Community Tourism: Top things to do in Rincón del Mar
The sea, the lagoon, the dry forest, the mangroves. Experiences in Rincón del Mar.
Swim. Walk. Run. Paddle. Ride. Dance. Sing. Cook. Rest.
At Dos Aguas, we work hand in hand with local people who are committed to responsible travel, so that every experience is guided by those who know this place best.
Headwrap workshop
Stories that begin in the heart and are worn with pride. Tradition, creativity, colour, and female empowerment.
In this 50-minute workshop, you’ll discover the story behind African headwraps and textiles, symbols of identity, resilience, and cultural expression. You’ll learn different tying techniques while exploring how a simple piece of fabric can carry generations of history, meaning, and pride.
Mangroves Lagoon
You step into a canoe and drift through the quiet stillness of a mangrove forest, that breathes with ease because people chose to protect it.
This 90-minute journey takes you through the mangrove channels that Mundo Verde Association has been protecting and restoring for years. Along the way, you’ll discover the deep connection between this remarkable ecosystem and the community that calls it home, learning the daily struggles to live alongside it in balance.
By joining this experience, you also help support the conservation of this extraordinary place.
Tropical Dry Forest Birdwatching
To discover a hidden forest, where ancient trees and wildlife quietly guard a side of Rincón del Mar that few visitors ever see.
Set out at sunrise in search of a forest that lies just beyond the village. The Guardabosques de Rincón will guide you along its trails, introducing you to the birds that inhabit its canopy as you listen to the sounds of the forest and the stories of those who have cared for it for generations. With a bit of luck, you may spot toucans, macaws, and many other species in their natural habitat.
Glass Painting Workshop
Sit by the sea. Paint without rushing. Give a glass bottle a second life and discover that, sometimes, the best souvenirs are the ones you create yourself.
In this 90-minute workshop, a local artist and expert in the Tropical Dry Forest will guide you as you paint some of its native species onto glass bottles reclaimed from our bar. An invitation to slow down, listen to the sea, explore your creativity, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece made with your own hands.
Cooking Class (traditional Arepa 'e Huevo)
A cooking class that places the Caribbean’s most iconic flavour in your hands.
Learn to prepare the traditional Arepa ‘e Huevo from Colombia’s Caribbean coast in the home of a local woman from Rincón del Mar, who opens her kitchen to share her recipe, her secrets, and a piece of her story. An experience that celebrates a tradition kept alive by the people who continue to pass it from one generation to the next.
Yoga
Sometimes the journey begins by slowing down. A moment to care for your body, quiet your mind, and simply be.
In this 90-minute Hatha Yoga class, movement and breath come together to reconnect you with your body and cultivate a quieter mind. A peaceful practice designed to help you slow down, embrace the present, and appreciate the silence, the surrounding nature, and the small wonders that often go unnoticed.
Snorkeling or Scuba Diving
Just a few metres below the surface lies a world that has always been there. Coral reefs, tropical fish, and the quiet of the sea.
Just off the coast of Rincón del Mar lies one of the Colombian Caribbean’s most valuable marine protected areas and the gateway to Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo National Natural Park. An exceptional setting for experienced divers and for those discovering the underwater world for the very first time.
Snorkelling can be easily arranged during your stay at Dos Aguas. If you’d like to go scuba diving, we recommend booking in advance with our local partner, Rincón Dive Center.
Stand-up Paddle
The sea wakes slowly each morning, calm and bright, inviting you to drift across its surface. Balance, silence, and freedom.
Join Anfibio Adventures for a Stand-Up Paddle experience along the coast, where sport becomes a way to discover the natural ecosystems of Rincón del Mar and connect with them at the gentle rhythm of the sea.
Dance class
In this village, rhythm lives in the heart. Everyone dances, and everyone can dance. Those who have always carried the music within them, and those taking their very first steps.
In this class, you’ll learn some of the Colombian Caribbean’s most iconic rhythms, including Cumbia, Bullerengue, Mapalé, and Champeta. More than learning the steps, it’s an invitation to experience the local culture from within and take home a little of the rhythm that brings Rincón del Mar to life.
Caribbean Drumming
In Rincón del Mar, some stories aren’t told with words. They’re played with your hands, felt in your chest, and shared through rhythm.
In this class, you’ll learn to play some of the Colombian Caribbean’s most traditional rhythms, including Cumbia, Bullerengue, and Mapalé. Along the way, you’ll discover how music has shaped the history, celebrations, and identity of this region, while letting that same rhythm find a place within you.
Tropical Dry Forest Bike Ride
Watch the sunrise from two wheels as an unseen world unfolds before your eyes.
Ride through the trails of Colombia’s Tropical Dry Forest and discover one of the country’s most endangered ecosystems. Among ancient trees, birdsong, and quiet paths, this experience invites you to explore the landscape one pedal stroke at a time.
San Bernardo Islands Tour
Discover the turquoise waters and coral islands that have made the San Bernardo Archipelago one of the Colombian Caribbean’s most iconic landscapes.
From Rincón del Mar, you can visit Isla Múcura, Isla Tintipán, and Santa Cruz del Islote on a 5-hour boat tour with stops at each island. In Santa Cruz del Islote, local residents offer guided walks that share the history of one of the world’s most densely populated islands. In Múcura and Tintipán, you’ll have time to swim, relax, and enjoy their white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters.
This is one of the region’s most popular excursions and can become quite busy, particularly on weekends and public holidays.
Please note: During your visit to Santa Cruz del Islote, we encourage you to support experiences that promote animal welfare and to avoid attractions that keep wild animals in captivity for entertainment.
Experiences with Local Impact
All experiences are led by local guides and community-based businesses from Rincón del Mar. Payment is made directly in cash to each guide or host, ensuring that the economic benefits remain within the community. At Dos Aguas, we work alongside these local initiatives through training, promotion, and long-term collaboration, and we’ll be happy to help you arrange any experience during your stay.
You’ll find our Experience Board at reception, where you can explore the weekly activities and sign up for the ones you’d like to join.
If you’d like to go scuba diving, we recommend contacting Rincón Dive Center in advance to reserve your spot.
Responsibility for Activities
All tourism activities featured on this website or available during the guest’s stay are operated by independent third parties and not by Hotel Dos Aguas. Accordingly, such operators are solely responsible for the provision of their services, including any modification, delay, cancellation, failure to perform, accident, damage, injury, loss, or any other circumstance arising before, during, or after the activity.
Any claim, request, or dispute relating to these services must be addressed directly to the operator with whom the activity was booked. Dos Aguas Lodge acts solely as a facilitator of information and, where applicable, reservation coordination, and assumes no responsibility for the provision of such services.
The photographs and images used to illustrate the activities are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately represent the actual experience, conditions, or features of the activity provided.
