Travel Reference
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Activities
Diving & Snorkeling
West Divers
DIVING, SNORKELING
( 787-899-3223;
www.westdiverspr.com
;
Rte304km3.1)
With a pair of offices, West
Divers is the best diving operation in the area and our favorite on the south coast. It offers
three-hour snorkeling trips ($40) and day-long two-tank trips to the Wall ($100). If you're
in a party smaller than three, call ahead to inquire about joining another group.
DIVING THE WALL
Although landlubbers can have plenty of fun in Parguera, divers know the real draw
- the underwater treasure hidden 6 miles offshore.
The Wall (advanced dive, 50ft to 125ft) features a 'swim-through' at the base of an
immense reef that has a sheer 60ft drop. Plenty of good diving takes place above that
mark, but the real treat is wiggling in and out of the 'swim-through' hole and check-
ing out the impressive reef structure at 80ft and below. Divers have reported seeing
manatees, dolphins, manta rays and much, much more.
Some other diving highlights near La Parguera:
»
Motor
(novice, 55ft to 75ft) An unclaimed airplane motor adds mystery to a reef.
»
Barracuda City
(novice, 60ft to 70ft) You'll get the hairy eyeball from big silver
predators.
»
Super Bowl
(intermediate, 55ft to 75ft) Swim-throughs and overhangs.
»
Chimney
(intermediate, 55ft to 75ft) A north-facing ledge honeycombed with holes.
»
Black Wall
(intermediate, 60ft to 130ft) A smaller version of the big coral wall.
»
Two for You
(advanced, 55ft to120ft) This reef looks like an underwater flower
shop.
»
FallenRock
(advanced, 65ft to 120ft) A magnet for abundant coral and bright-blue
fish.
