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Snorkeling & Diving
Bayahibe is arguably the best place in the country to dive or snorkel, featuring warm
Caribbean water, healthy reefs and plenty of fish and other sea life. The diving tends to be
'easier' (and therefore ideal for beginners) than it is on the DR's north coast, where the
underwater terrain is less flat, the water cooler and the visibility somewhat diminished.
There are about 20 open-water dive sites; some favorites include
Catalina Wall
and an
impressive 85m ship in 18m to 44m of water, known as
St Georges Wreck
after Hurricane
Georges. Deep in the national park,
Padre Nuestro
is a weaving 290m tunnel flooded with
freshwater that can be dived, but only by those with cave certification.
Scubafun
( 809-833-0003;
www.scubafun.info
; Calle Principal/Calle Juan Brito 28, Bayahibe; 8am-6pm)
In
operation for more than 12 years and located on the main strip in the middle of town, this
American-run PADI dive center offers two-tank dives in nearby reefs (with/without equip-
ment US$90/80) and day trips to Isla Catalina (US$69) and Isla Saona (US$69). Beginner
and advanced PADI courses are also offered.
DIVING
Casa Daniel
MAP
DIVING
GOOGLE MAP
( 809-833-0050;
www.casa-daniel.com
; Calle Principal/Calle Juan Brito, Bayahibe; 8am-6pm Mon-
Sat, to 4pm Sun)
This German-run operator offers one-tank dives with/without equipment
rental for US$54/47. Packages of six dives are US$290/243, 10-dive packages are
US$445/365. PADI certification courses are available. Ask about accommodations pack-
ages. Day tours to Isla Saona come with lobster (US$74) or without (US$68). Half day
tours to Isla Catalina run US$47.
Beaches
