Culebra, Culebra
Canal Luis Peña
Also called Reserva Natural Canal Luis Peña
Between Culebra and Cayo Luis Peña.
- Depth
- Not published
- Entry
- Boat
- Level
- No source states a level
What's down there
Reserve and rules
Inside the Canal Luis Peña Natural Reserve. Damaging coral, anchoring off the buoys, or fishing or diving in a reserve without the DRNA Secretary's authorization can cost $500 to $10,000 a violation (Law 147).
- No fishing of any kind, including aquarium collecting (Corales del Este)
- Scuba and snorkeling allowed; no touching coral, no taking anything; dives are logged by the reserve's manager (Corales del Este)
- Tour operators need a DRNA special permit (Reg. 8013, 2011) (Corales del Este)
- Anchor only on anchor buoys, and only in the sandy area of the southern zone (Corales del Este)
Who dives it
- Culebra Divers, Culebra Site checked
- Sea Ventures Dive and Snorkel, Fajardo Site checked
- Pure Adventure, Fajardo Site checked
- Culebra Divers' morning price includes the Luis Peña reserve fee (Culebra Divers)
In the 787daily Guide: Culebra / Flamenco Beach, with today's conditions.
Sources
Sources (4)
- Corales del Este, regulations (opens in a new tab), official, no date; checked Oct 18, 2026
- Canal Luis Peña management plan (NOAA repository) (opens in a new tab), official, 2008
- Culebra Divers (opens in a new tab), operator, no date; checked Oct 18, 2026
- Corales del Este, authorized operators (Luis Peña) (opens in a new tab), official, Sep 2018
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