Diving in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, is a busy, bustling city, making it the less obvious choice when thinking about diving. However, because the southern coast is well protected, you will find great diving only a short boat ride away. Boca Chica is a popular dive area and the gateway to the best dive sites in the region; explore Boca Chica to find some of the best-preserved historical wrecks. Santo Domingo is also famous for its beautiful and colorful coral reefs and abundant fish species such as French angelfish, green moray eels, drumfish, trumpetfish, turtles, stingrays, and even sharks and manatees. One of the most popular places to dive in the Dominican Republic, with two sunken ships you can explore, is La Caleta National Underwater Park; this park is considered a natural treasure for its abundant marine life, fourteen dive sites, and the many shipwrecks you can explore including The Hickory. Santo Domingo, Bayahibe, and Playa Dorada offer great cave dive sites for the adventurers. Santo Domingo has a large international airport and many dive sites that sit offshore. Remember that during summer it’s hurricane season, so be careful when you make your travel plans. The best time to visit is during the winter when you’ll find better weather and sea conditions. This city is a fantastic and easy dive getaway for people from all over the world.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.