Puerto Rico Dive Sites
School of snapper over the reef

San Juan & North Coast dive sites

San Juan y Costa Norte

Dive sites
5
Shore access
4
Boat access
1
On the map
3
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Underwater in San Juan & North Coast

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

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Access (current sources)

  • Shore dive: 4
  • Boat dive: 1

Common site types

  • Reef: 4
  • Artificial reef: 1
  • Wall: 1

Reported max depth (5 of 5 sites)

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

Protected areas associated with sites here: Laguna Tortuguero Natural Reserve. Check current DRNA regulations before diving.

Sites with current sources

  • Blue Hole (Ocean Park)

    Low confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    10–100 ft (3–30 m) (1998)
    Site type
    Reef

  • Cerro Gordo

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    to 25 ft (8 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Reef

  • Escambrón

    Verified
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    20–30 ft (6–9 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Artificial reef · Wall · Reef

  • Figure Eight

    Low confidence
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    15–25 ft (5–8 m) (1998)
    Site type
    Reef

  • Playa Los Tubos

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    15–45 ft (5–14 m)

Dive shops based in this region

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