Explore in Puerto Rico
The resort town of Puerto Rico is a family-friendly destination with sprawling beaches, activity parks as well as several watersports activities. Scuba diving in Puerto Rico takes place from the local dive centres and dive resorts which depart daily from the harbour to explore impressive volcanic rock formations, wrecks, and reefs. Watch as sea turtles glide to the water’s surface or gaze in wonder at the unique flat-bodied shape of the angel shark.
Dive Activity
Diving in Puerto Rico
The local shore dive site while Puerto Rico diving is the Playa de Amadores. The sheltered bay is ideal for dive courses and those wanting to try diving for the first time. At El Perchel, divers can drift in mild current exploring overhangs while nearby, descend down onto the Cermona II wreck, a 32-metre fishing vessel sitting 20-metres deep. Dive centres in Puerto Rico will transport divers to the incredible site of El Cabron in Arinaga to experience an adventure through caves, arches and tunnels.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Puerto Rico
Marine life in Gran Canaria is a combination of Atlantic species and Mediterranean species. There are more than 400 resident pilot whales surrounding Gran Canaria, so keep an eye out during surface intervals to see if you can spot one! Divers can expect groupers, stingrays, turtles, mobula rays, moray eels, crabs, angel sharks, dolphins, tuna, and schools of barracuda. Nudibranchs can be seen adorning the corals at reefs and at caves, arches, and swim-throughs; lobsters, crayfish, and conger eels are regularly seen.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 200
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
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Trumpetfish
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Total number of species approx.: 80
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Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 350
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Total number of species approx.: 110
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Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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The best Months to dive in Puerto Rico
Located in the Atlantic Ocean, to the West of Morocco, the islands enjoy sunshine all-year-round. The absolute best time to dive is said to be from June through to September when summer water temperatures reach around 23℃. In winter the temperature is slightly cooler, ranging from 17℃-18℃ - with diving best-appreciated while donning a 7mm wetsuit!
