Puerto Rico Dive Sites
Caribbean reef shark cruising over coral

Guánica & La Parguera dive sites

Guánica y La Parguera

Dive sites
13
Boat access
7
On the map
9
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Current ocean conditions

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Underwater in Guánica & La Parguera

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

  • Reef shark over the reef
    Reef shark over the reef
  • Reef shark swimming above soft corals
    Reef shark swimming above soft corals
  • Green moray in the reef
    Green moray in the reef
  • Nurse shark resting among soft corals
    Nurse shark resting among soft corals
  • Honeycomb cowfish among sponges
    Honeycomb cowfish among sponges
  • Blackbar soldierfish against the reef
    Blackbar soldierfish against the reef
  • Spotted moray in the open among sea rods
    Spotted moray in the open among sea rods
  • Reef with sea fans and corals
    Reef with sea fans and corals

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Access (current sources)

  • Boat dive: 7
  • Access not established: 6

Common site types

  • Wall: 6
  • Reef: 4
  • Artificial reef: 1
  • Drop-off / slope: 1
  • Wreck: 1
  • Spur & groove / canyons: 1

Reported max depth (10 of 13 sites)

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

Protected areas associated with sites here: La Parguera Natural Reserve; Bosque Estatal de Guánica Natural Reserve. Check current DRNA regulations before diving.

Sites with current sources

  • Black Wall

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    60–150 ft (18–46 m)
    Site type
    Wall

  • Cayo Coral

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Access not established
    Depth
    23–26 ft (7–8 m)
    Site type
    Reef

  • Chimney

    Verified
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    40–70 ft (12–21 m)
    Site type
    Reef

  • Efra's Wall

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Access not established
    Depth
    Depth unknown
    Site type
    Wall

  • El Mario

    Verified
    Access
    Access not established
    Depth
    15–15 ft (5–5 m)
    Site type
    Artificial reef

  • Enrique

    Verified
    Access
    Access not established
    Depth
    0–60 ft (0–18 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Reef

  • Gilligan's Island

    Verified
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    7–16 ft (2–5 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly

  • Hole in the Wall

    Verified
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    60–110 ft (18–34 m) (1998)
    Site type
    Wall · Drop-off / slope

  • La Parguera Wall

    High confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    60–120 ft (18–37 m)
    Site type
    Wall

  • Motor Reef Wreck

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Access not established
    Depth
    to 55 ft (17 m)
    Site type
    Wreck

  • Old Buoy

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    59–79 ft (18–24 m)
    Site type
    Wall · Spur & groove / canyons

  • The Wall (Guánica)

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    Depth unknown
    Site type
    Wall

  • Turrumote

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Access not established
    Depth
    Depth unknown
    Site type
    Reef

Dive shops based in this region

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