Rincon is one of the two towns on Bonaire, one of the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles. It is situated in the north of the island in an inland valley. It was established in the 16th century by the Spanish. As of 2007[update] it has a population of 1,788. The only other formally recognized town is Kralendijk.
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It has many regular festivals including the annual Simadan (harvest) festival, Dia di San Juan, Dia di Rincon (April 30) and the Bari Festival.
There is a monthly market and a smaller weekly version (Marshe Chikitu).
Rincon football teams are Real Rincon and Vespo.
[*http://www.Rincon.nl rincon.nl]