Puerto Rico Dive Sites
Elkhorn coral with blue tangs in the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve

West Coast dive sites

Photo: USGS, Public domain (USGS)

Costa Oeste

Dive sites
3
Shore access
1
Boat access
3
On the map
2
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Current ocean conditions

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Underwater in West Coast

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

Photo: USGS, Public domain (USGS) · Photo: MiGSpoT, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Priscila Vargas-Babilonia / USGS, Public domain (USGS)

Access (current sources)

  • Boat dive: 2
  • Shore or boat: 1

Common site types

  • Ledge: 1
  • Spur & groove / canyons: 1

Reported max depth (3 of 3 sites)

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

Protected areas associated with sites here: Arrecifes de Tourmaline Natural Reserve; Tres Palmas de Rincón Marine Reserve. Check current DRNA regulations before diving.

Sites with current sources

  • Barracuda City

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    35–40 ft (11–12 m)
    Site type
    Ledge

  • Tourmaline Reef

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    33–98 ft (10–30 m)
    Site type
    Spur & groove / canyons

  • Tres Palmas (Steps)

    Verified
    Access
    Shore or boat
    Depth
    10–66 ft (3–20 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly

Dive shops based in this region

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