Isla Desecheo · Mayagüez · Isla Desecheo
Dos Pesones
Also known as: Pesones
- Depth
- 35–95 ft (11–29 m)
- Access
- Boat dive
- Type
- Pinnacle
- Confidence
- Low confidence
Heads up: Exposure to swell / weather. See safety notes
Overview
Dos Pesones is named for two triangular rocks off Isla Desecheo that break the surface above steep slopes, in wide-open water, so expect exposed conditions. Reported life includes nurse sharks, creole wrasse, blue tang and nudibranchs. The only depth figures come from a 1998 guide, which gave 35 to 95 feet. It is reached by boat.[1][2]
Site characteristics
- Pinnacle[1]
Habitat & marine life
Marine life is what sources report having seen or commonly seeing — not a guarantee.
Safety considerations
- Exposure to swell / weather — wide-open water[1]
Ocean conditions change daily. Dive within your training, plan with current local information and consider a local professional guide. Full safety note.
Depth reports by source
| Reported | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 35–95 ft (11–29 m) | Colleen Ryan & Brian Savage / Complete Dive Guide Publications[2] | Historical (1998) |
Historical record
What a historical source reported at the time. Not verified as current — access, moorings, reef condition and names may have changed.
Listed as “Pesones” · 35–95 ft (11–29 m) · 1998[2]
- boat
- small caves and swim-throughs
- coral in excellent condition; many fish
Match to this modern site is probable; see research notes.
Sources & verification
Last researched: 2026-10-04 · Last independently verified: not yet field-verified · Confidence: Low confidence
- 1.The Wild West Of Puerto Rico — Scuba Diving magazine · Dive publication · Tier 3: Corroborating · accessed 2026-09-25
- 2.The Complete Diving Guide: The Caribbean, Volume 3 (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands) — Colleen Ryan & Brian Savage / Complete Dive Guide Publications (1998) · Historical guide · Tier 3: Corroborating · historical
Facts are summarised in our own words from the sources above; we do not reproduce operators’ or publishers’ descriptions. How confidence is assigned.