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Fajardo & La Cordillera dive sites

Fajardo y La Cordillera

Dive sites
9
Boat access
9
On the map
2
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Underwater in Fajardo & La Cordillera

Photos are from dives in this region; a site name is shown where we know exactly where it was taken.

  • West Indian manatee swimming toward the camera
    West Indian manatee swimming toward the camera
  • Flamingo tongue snail on a sea fan
    Flamingo tongue snail on a sea fan

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Access (current sources)

  • Boat dive: 9

Common site types

  • Reef: 4
  • Spur & groove / canyons: 2
  • Wall: 2
  • Drop-off / slope: 2

Reported max depth (9 of 9 sites)

  • Max ≤ 40 ft: 3
  • Max 41–70 ft: 5
  • Max 71–100 ft: 1

Protected areas associated with sites here: Arrecifes de la Cordillera Natural Reserve. Check current DRNA regulations before diving.

Sites with current sources

  • Big Rock / Little Rock

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    35–60 ft (11–18 m)
    Site type
    Reef

  • Cayo Diablo

    Verified
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    20–35 ft (6–11 m) (1998)
    Site type
    Reef

  • Cayo Lobos

    High confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    6–35 ft (2–11 m)

  • Palominitos

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    18–60 ft (5–18 m) (1998)
    Site type
    Spur & groove / canyons

  • Palomino Reef

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    to 30 ft (9 m)
    Site type
    Reef

  • Palomino Wall

    Low confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    40–60 ft (12–18 m) (1998)
    Site type
    Wall · Drop-off / slope

  • Sand Slide

    High confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    15–80 ft (5–24 m)
    Site type
    Wall · Reef

  • Spurs & Grooves

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    10–70 ft (3–21 m)
    Site type
    Spur & groove / canyons

  • The Trench

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    15–65 ft (5–20 m)
    Site type
    Drop-off / slope

Dive shops based in this region

Alphabetical; no paid placement. Being based here does not mean a shop visits every site above.