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.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ Bahia Lila

Bahia Lila is accessible to all dive levels. Even if the dive is not accessible from the shore, it’s only at a short distance fro the shore, just outsite Balito. It guarantees a long and relaxing experience. Here you can find a long rugged wall with small caverns along the bottom.

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12.0 m
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★★★★☆ Alexandria

A long time ago, most fishing boats were from wood. Alexandria a the wreck of a wooden fisher boat sank in the 80s. The main beams are still there but the smaller wood parts have been consumed by the sea.

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19.0 m
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15.0 m
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★★★★☆ Balitown

Nice dive site where the lava rocks are corroded so the landscape looks like a little town whereas the sandy parts look as the streets. On one spot a lost fishing net stands up like a Xmas tree.

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14.0 m
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15.0 m
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★★★★★ Sailboat Deep

Sailboat Deep is the wreck of a 40ft sailboat lying at 44meters deep. The hull is completely intact, including the propeller, all the masts are gone. A DEEP specialty is required!

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35.0 m
⌀ Depth
19.0 m
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★★★★☆ Piper Airplane, wreck

The Piper Cherokee is a small passenger airplane that crashed and sank to 35m in 1996. From the plane, lying on its back, we can recognise the engine, wheels and a small part of the wing.

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31.0 m
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17.0 m
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★★★★☆ Balito Princess

Rather simple boat dive, maximum 12mtrs deep, with a nice little wall to dive along. Nice dive for beginners or to use as practice area for re-entries, buoyancy exercises or even a search and recovery.

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13.0 m
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★★★★☆ Bahia Blanca

Bahia Blanca reef, located between the harbour of Puerto Rico and Amadores, shows that a rocky reef in shallow water houses many sealife. It’s an easy descent onto a big rock which then drops gradually down to around 12 meters.

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Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

★★★★☆ AOW Deep

On the bottom of this 30 meters dive you will find the end of the old (no longer used) drain pipe of Los Caideros. The site is an ideal training site for practicing skills in deeper water. The white sandy bottom typically guarantees a good visibility.

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22.0 m
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12.0 m
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Mares

★★★★☆ Abakas I

Somewhat more complex dive as it is near the entrance of the port of Puerto Rico. Average 19 meters deep and a mix of artificial and natural elements.

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14.0 m
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15.0 m
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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.

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!

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