Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico, United States

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Scuba diving in Puerto Rico, United States

Puerto Rico, United States has 2 public dive sites on PickADive. Use the list below to compare mapped sites by depth, access, difficulty, ratings, and reviews before opening a site page.

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Public sites: 2; Indexed destination pages
Reviews: 0; Catalog review count
Rating: Building; Reviews are still growing
Common access: Boat; 1 dive site

Seasonal patterns

Best months, historically in Puerto Rico, United States

Not enough sites in Puerto Rico, United Stateshave historical seasonal data yet to summarize typical months across the area. Open an individual site page for its own seasonal history — this fills in as more sites gain coverage.

Best dive sites in Puerto Rico, United States

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Antonio López Wreck

Puerto Rico · 3–10 m

The SS Antonio López, an 1882 Scottish-built Spanish Compañía Trasatlántica steamer, was shelled by the USS Yosemite while running the US blockade and ran aground on Angelina barrier reef off Dorado on 28 June 1898; she was later burned by USS New Orleans and sank in place. The wreck — the only known Spanish shipwreck in US waters from the Spanish-American War — lies substantially intact in about 30 ft (9-10 m) of water roughly a mile offshore, with boilers, machinery, masts, anchors and extensive hull remains easy to identify. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997, it is a shallow boat dive best attempted on calm summer days, as the north coast is exposed to Atlantic swell.

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Escambrón Verified

Puerto Rico · 0.5–9 m

Protected San Juan shore site used for training, refreshers, snorkeling, and easy scuba. The park includes shallow protected water, artificial reef/bottom features, Fish Protection Wall, and maze-like reef routes often called the Labyrinths. It is one of Puerto Rico's most accessible beginner sites but can be affected by seasonal sargassum and urban beach traffic.

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Puerto Rico has 2 public dive sites in the PickADive catalog. Start with the map when coastline, nearby alternatives, and travel distance matter.

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Current public data shows 1 intermediate dive site. Listed depths range from about 1m to 10m where available. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.

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PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.

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Common questions about diving in Puerto Rico, United States

What are the best dive sites in Puerto Rico, United States?

Use the ranked list on this page to compare 2 public dive sites in Puerto Rico. PickADive highlights ratings, reviews, depth, access type, difficulty, and mapped location so you can move from destination research to a specific site page.

Is Puerto Rico beginner-friendly for scuba diving?

PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize Puerto Rico confidently. Review difficulty, access, depth, and recent notes on each site page before deciding.

Are there advanced dives in Puerto Rico?

PickADive does not currently show many advanced-labeled public sites in Puerto Rico. A dive can still be demanding because of weather, entry, navigation, visibility, current, or depth.

What depths can I expect in Puerto Rico?

Listed PickADive depth data for Puerto Rico ranges from about 1m to 10m. Use that as a research starting point, then verify current conditions and site-specific guidance.

Can I see Puerto Rico dive sites on a map?

Yes. Use the map link on this page to compare Puerto Rico dive sites by location, coastline, nearby alternatives, and individual site details.