Trip plan · October
3 days of diving & snorkeling in Mayagüez
Every stop below is a 787daily guide pick near Mayagüez, chosen by distance and what's good in October.
2 of your diving & snorkeling picks run off-season in the month you chose; they're still listed, with their best season shown.
Day 1
Tres Palmas / Steps Beach
A marine reserve off Steps Beach in Rincón that protects a large stand of elkhorn coral. In flat summer seas it is a snorkel and shallow-dive site; in winter the same reef throws Rincón's big-wave break.
Playa Black Eagle
Playa Black Eagle is a beach with nearby amenities, including parking, a playground, and several places to eat and drink. Visitors can also find a rental shop and a boat slipway.
Brazo Gitano Franco
Mayagüez's house of the brazo gitano: the firm began in the city as a chocolate maker in 1850, and the recipe for the rolled cake arrived with Enrique Franco from Andalusia. The shop's own boast is that you have not been to Mayagüez until you have stopped here.
Directions from Playa Black Eagle
Day 2
Aguadilla / Crash Boat
Surf all year at a string of beach and reef breaks. Crash Boat, in the bay, is a favorite shore dive and snorkel when the sea is calm, with 40–60 ft of visibility.
Balneario Pico de Piedra
Balneario Pico de Piedra is a public balneario at the mouth of the Guayabo River in Aguada, run by the Municipio de Aguada, with parking and a place to eat nearby.
Harbor Restaurant
Harbor Restaurant in Rincón serves regional and seafood cuisine.
Directions from Balneario Pico de Piedra
Day 3
Cabo Rojo / Buyé–El Combate
Puerto Rico's southwest corner: clear, shallow flats and reefs off Buyé and El Combate for snorkeling and first dives, and the flat water of Boquerón Bay, between them, where beginners learn to kite.
Playa Los Pozos
Playa Los Pozos, also known as Los Pozos Beach, is a beach in Cabo Rojo in western Puerto Rico. It's a straightforward spot for a day at the shore, part of the stretch of coastline that makes Cabo Rojo a popular beach destination in the region.
Los Remos
Los Remos is a seafood restaurant in Cabo Rojo, set on a small wooden pier extending over Boquerón Beach. The pier setting puts diners directly over the water, with views along the coastline while eating.
Directions from Playa Los Pozos
Curated by 787daily from its own guide. Seasons shown are typical, conditions change. Verify hours and access before you go.