Puerto Rico

Parguera

Parguera - photo 1

Photo by Daniel Reyes on Unsplash.

The Parguera region on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico offers coastal Caribbean diving with access to shallow reefs and seagrass meadows. Based around Lajas and the town of La Parguera, divers typically encounter clear tropical waters, mild currents, and abundant reef and pelagic life close to shore. The area is known for boat access to nearby reefs and the bioluminescent bay, with most dives targeting shallow, accessible sites suitable for recreational divers. With +dive sites and centers dispersed along the coast nearby, the region supports day trips from local hubs and short trips to offshore patches.

Essential information for traveling in Puerto Rico

About Puerto Rico

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Languages
ES EN
Demonym
Puerto Rican
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Voltage
120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
SJU BQN

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Cities to dive in the Parguera region

The best times to dive in the Parguera region

The best months to dive in Parguera are from November to December. Temperatures are confortable (24-25°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
25 °C 28 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
24 °C 27 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
25 °C 28 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
25 °C 28 °C 6/10
05 - May
26 °C 29 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 30 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 29 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
24 °C 28 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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