The draw to Puerto Rico is in its diversity. If you are a sun worshipper or lover of all things related to the sea, then Puerto Rico is the destination for you. There is a host of activities for everything the seafarer in you desires from snorkeling to jet skiing and parasailing and windsurfing.
If you have tried all the above water adventures, you may be interested in checking out what’s just below the surface in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is easy enough to get to and doesn’t require a United States passport to get there either. The coral filled and vibrant colored undersea world in Puerto Rico awaits you. Whether you have tried diving before, considered yourself an expert or are just starting out, what better place to explore than under the sea in Puerto Rico.
Angel Reef Vieques
The Angel Reef in Vieques, Puerto Rico is probably one of the most beautiful places to dive. Angel Reef is a perfect place for beginners to take on their first diving expedition. For whatever reason, Angel Reef does not have a lot of tourists in droves there. This is a good thing as it gives you the opportunity to explore the reef and experience diving for the first time. With depths of approximately 50 feet, diving here is safer, easy and fun.
The corals in Angel Reef are as close to untouched as you will find. The colorful hues of lavender and yellow along with schools of angelfish are waiting for you to dive in and come explore. The best bet is to hire a diving guide and take some lessons, so that safety and enjoyment are both covered. Hiring a guide is ideal, as you will be directed to the various sites of interest such as historical Spanish anchors lodged into the reef to stay.
Black Wall
The Black Wall is a bit more well-known and well-loved as a choice for divers. The fact that it is 22 feet long and heads down to about 1500 feet deep makes it an intriguing locale. The warm waters of the Caribbean combined with an abundance of natural fish life make it an ideal diving spot.
Imagine viewing black coral one moment and then a kaleidoscope of fish life the next. The reef plays host to vibrant tropical fish. Here you will find a locale that is teeming with life from moray eels to reef sharks. Black Wall is considered more appropriate for divers with a bit of experience under their belts.
Fallen Rock
Fallen rock is appropriately named for this site. A piece of boulder broke off and offers a pinnacle and amazing and sharp drop offs. This is a perfect locale to spot abundant sea life in the form of coral and tropical fish. The top of the reef is at 65 feet while the bottom veers down to 100 feet, and you can view barracuda and spotted eagle rays swimming freely about the warm waters. You can choose to view the vertical wall, go down in the trench or simply overlook the rim to view plenty of reef, coral and a host of rainbow colored fish. You never know, you may bump into a Manta ray, as well.
The Aquarium
The Aquarium is rightfully named as it is akin to taking a dive into a colorful aquarium. If you wish to see a Technicolor assortment of fish or spot a ray or barracuda, the Aquarium is the place to do it. This dive makes a nice easy experience for first-timers, as well.
Las Cuevas
Again, the name says it all. Plenty of arches and cave-like effects decorate the bottom of this dive. You can head down about 65 feet with plenty of room to explore the fascinating undersea world. The arches carved out by nature and the abundance of sea life along with the swim-through make this a great beginner’s dive.
Diving in Puerto Rico offers you the opportunity to experience sea life from an abundance of Technicolor fish to some of the larger life forms of the sea. You can also choose your experience from beginner to moderate or even expert diver. If you wish to visit the sandy bottoms or flow through the cavernous arches, the choice is yours as you dive in to Puerto Rico.
