Domes Beach & BONUS Reactor
Playa Domes
Named after the green dome of a retired nuclear reactor on its shore, this is one of Rincón's most famous surf spots and a good place for whale watching.
The beach sits just north of the lighthouse. Its landmark is the dome of BONUS, an experimental boiling-water nuclear reactor built by the United States in the 1960s. The reactor has long been decommissioned and decontaminated, and it now houses a nuclear history exhibit that opens irregularly. When north swells arrive in winter, the waves line up cleanly, making this one of Rincón's classic right-hand breaks. There are many rocks along the shore, so beginners should not go in the water. The sand is a good spot for watching surfers and sunsets. You can park and then walk to the lighthouse park.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Punta Higüero Lighthouse
- María's Beach
- Pools Beach
- Sandy Beach
- Steps Beach & Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
- Balneario de Rincón
- Rincón Plaza & Santa Rosa de Lima Church
- Córcega Beach