Where to see sea turtles
Sites where current sources report sea turtles (green, hawksbill and others). Sightings are never guaranteed. Keep your distance, never touch or chase, and don't feed wildlife.
18 sitesLive sea conditions →
| Site | Access | Depth | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hole (Ocean Park)San Juan & North Coast | Boat dive | 10–100 ft (3–30 m) (1998) | turtles |
| Cerro GordoSan Juan & North Coast | Shore dive | to 25 ft (8 m) | sea turtles |
| EscambrónSan Juan & North Coast | Shore dive | 20–30 ft (6–9 m) | green sea turtles |
| Playa Los TubosSan Juan & North Coast | Shore dive | 15–45 ft (5–14 m) | sea turtles |
| Cayo DiabloFajardo & La Cordillera | Boat dive | 20–35 ft (6–11 m) (1998) | sea turtles — operator nickname 'Turtle town' |
| Sand SlideFajardo & La Cordillera | Boat dive | 15–80 ft (5–24 m) | green and hawksbill turtles |
| Lana's CoveCulebra | Access not established | 20–60 ft (6–18 m) | green turtles |
| TamarindoCulebra | Shore dive | 30–80 ft (9–24 m) | sea turtles |
| WIT PowerCulebra | Boat dive | to 40 ft (12 m) | sea turtles |
| Mosquito PierVieques | Shore dive | to 40 ft (12 m) | sea turtles |
| EnriqueGuánica & La Parguera | Access not established | 0–60 ft (0–18 m) | occasional turtles and manatees |
| The Wall (Guánica)Guánica & La Parguera | Boat dive | — | sharks, rays, barracuda, turtles |
| Crash BoatAguadilla & Northwest | Shore dive | 15–80 ft (5–24 m) (1998) | sea turtles |
| El NaturalAguadilla & Northwest | Shore dive | to 40 ft (12 m) | hawksbill turtles |
| ShacksAguadilla & Northwest | Shore dive | 5–30 ft (2–9 m) (1998) | turtles |
| Bomber Anchor ValleyIsla Desecheo | Boat dive | 49–66 ft (15–20 m) | sea turtles |
| CandylandIsla Desecheo | Boat dive | to 80 ft (24 m) | sea turtle |
| Yellow ReefIsla Desecheo | Boat dive | to 90 ft (27 m) | sea turtles |