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Scuba Diving in El Natural, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Skill Level:
Experienced
Maximum Depth:
20 m/65.6 ft
Puerto Rico is situated in the northeastern Caribbean and consists of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands. The climate here is classified as tropical marine climate, with an average temperature of 82.4°F/ 28°C, throughout the year. Although it is a small island, the smallest island of the Greater Antilles, Puerto Rico provides superb natural surroundings, countless adventure experiences and many places of historical interest.

Aguadilla is situated on the northwestern side of Puerto Rico and has some of the best beaches for watersports along the entire coast. El Natural is a great dive spot, including night diving and free diving. It is a shore dive with an outstanding marine life, waiting for the adventure lovers to explore it.

The average depth of the site is 18.3 m/60 ft and the maximum depth is 20 m/65.6 ft. In addition, visibility is good, ranging from 10 m/32.8 ft to 30 m/98.4 ft. El Natural is recommended for experienced divers only, due to the strong currents. Here you are able to see a vast number of colorful corals and an abundance of tropical Caribbean and Atlantic species, such as moray eels, butterflyfishes, tangs, angelfishes, goatfishes, snappers, sea turtles, wrasses, octopus, and seahorses.

Keep in mind that the average winter temperature ranges from 24-27°C/76-80°F and the average summer temperature ranges from 27-29°C/81-85°F. Finally, there are many diving schools close to the dive site, providing lessons and gear equipment. Note: be careful of boat traffic and currents.