Best Wall Dive in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico offers scuba diving for all levels, but those folks with experience should travel to the southwest side of the island for an outstanding dive excursion at the famous Black Wall (also known as “Parguera Wall” or “The Wall” by locals).

Located off the coast of La Parguera, the waters are extremely clear with only a slight current and very warm water.

The Black Wall is one of the few places on the island where you can see pristine coral in all it’s untouched glory. Divers will feel euphoric flying alongside a mountain of rainbow colors – including forests of black and red gorgonians, yellow and purple tube sponges, and rare black coral orchids.

Divers can enjoy great visibility from 60 to 120 feet of this 22-mile coral reef wall that plunges to depths of over 1,500 feet.

The diversity and health of the coral on the wall attracts teems of tropical fish and sea life. Go be surrounded by green moray eels, stingrays, sharks, and lobsters on this unbeatable Puerto Rico diving experience.

You’ll come face-to-face with an abundance of hogfish, black and brightly-colored triggerfish, and octopi who’ve taken up residence on the Black Wall. You’ll also be able to spot sea turtles, and see the occasional manatee and dolphin pod swim by. If you venture deep enough, you might even get to see a hammerhead shark.

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Intermediate to Advanced

LOCATION OF THE BLACK WALL:

Located off the coast of La Parguera, Lajas 00667, Puerto Rico The boat ride to the dive site is approximately 30-45 minutes each way from La Parguera marina.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE BLACK WALL:

Take PR Route 304 and follow signs for La Parguera. Continue to KM3.1, which is just after the Towers Condominiums. Park at the store, or main parking lot. The dock is at the end of the street to the right (a short walk).

DIVE SHOPS THAT OFFER THE WALL DIVE:

Paradise Seekers Puerto Rico

Papayo Divers

Island Scuba

West Divers

OTHER LA PARGUERA HIGHLIGHTS:

After your dive, don’t miss a local meal at this charming seaside fishing village. Be sure to try Moon’s Bar and Tapas for some of the best tapas on the island. Or sit amongst the boats at El Turrumote for outstanding cocktails and seafood.

If you’re staying in the area overnight, be sure to experience the magic of the bioluminescent bay at La Parguera Biobay.