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The average water
temperature of Sosua Bay is between 25-29°C/ 76-82°F, while the average
visibility is between 15-30 m (50-100 ft.) The dive sites are home to hundreds
of tropical fish and plant life, amongst them the grouper and porcupine fish
are frequently spotted, as well as the magnificent and brightly-colored fan
coral. Habitual visitors to the area are whale sharks, mantas, and the
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1. Three Rocks (max.. depth
8.5 m/ 27 ft.):
Three Rocks are three giant coral
heads that span for 45 meters (150 ft.), hosting an incredible mix of tropical
fish and plant life. |
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2. Paradise Reef:
Beginners dive to a
maximum depth of 12 m/ 40 ft. along a colorful reef wall. Advanced divers
plunge to a maximum depth of 32 m/ 104 ft. Impressive in the day, Paradise Reef
is also a stunning night dive, particularly when the octopi and squid come out
to play. Also see the Dinoflagellates. See the fenomenon of these tiny half
animal and half plant. With each fin stroke they leave a trial of bright green
light behind. |
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3. Canyon (max. depth
18 m/ 60 ft.):
The Canyon is a reef wall
that has split, forming an underwater avenue ideal for a relaxed, colorful
cruise. The wall begins at 4 m/12 ft and is full of spectacular sponge
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4. La Puntilla (max.
depth 12 m/ 40 ft.):
Diving La Puntilla (the
little point) is exciting because of four fallen boulders that have created a
variety of caves and swim-throughs. Species of particular interest here are the
barracuda and the spotted eagle ray. |
5. Puerto Plata Airport Wall (max.
depth 24 m/ 80 ft.):
Unanimously considered
the best dive spot in the region, the reef wall begins at a depth of 12 m/ 40
ft. The remaining 12 meters is a maze of swim-throughs, caves, and schools of
tropical fish. Inside one of the caves is a massive Elkhorn Coral, a rare
animal that does not need sunlight to flourish. |
6. Wreck Dive (max. depth 36 m/ 118 ft.):
The sunken Zingara, a 45
meter-long cargo ship, is home to a 6 foot long (2 m) moray eel who has a
reputation for surprising curious divers. This dive has the additional feature
of an adjacent reef wall, allowing divers the option to ascend to a shallower
depth. The wall is host to numerous fan corals, whips, barrels and tube
sponges. |
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7. Pyramids (max.
depth 18 m/ 60 ft.):
The Pyramids are made up
of gully's, cliff corals, and swim-throughs as a result of land eroding into
the sea and chunks of the coastal cliffs falling off.
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8. Puerto Plata Five Rocks (max. depth 24 m/ 80 ft.):
Perfect for all levels of
dive ability, Five Rocks is a bottom feeders heaven. Lobsters, conch, and crab
hide inside towering barrel sponges. |
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9. Garden of Los Charamicos (max. depth 24 m/ 80 ft):
Parallel to the Canyon,
the Garden of Los Charmicos is a genuine underwater garden with spectacular
sponge and coral formations, including large pink and purple fan corals and
alien-looking, multi-colored barrel sponges. |
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10. Chiquita Reef (max. depth 30 m/ 100 ft):
The mysterious sting ray
entices many to dive at Chiquita Reef, as well as the various schools of fish
darting to and fro in simultaneous precision. |
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11. West wall (max. depth 30 m/ 100 ft.):
Parallel to Sosua beach,
the West Wall begins at a depth of 8 meters/ 26 ft. and flourishes all the way
to the ocean floor. Amongst other reef creatures living on the wall, the
prickly sea urchin is particularly fond of the spot.
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12. Coral Gardens (max. depth 18 m/ 60 ft.):
Linked with Three Rocks,
the Coral Gardens are splendid outcrops of multicolored coral in between
patches of pure white sand. The plants that grow in the Gardens are personal
favourites of the incredible French and Queen Angelfish.
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