Desecheo, Mayagüez

Candyland

Desecheo, leeward side.

Depth: 40–80 ft (12–24 m)
40 to 80 ft (Afar)
71 to 80 ft (22 to 24 m) (DiveBuddy listing)
A flat-topped reef with sand patches falls away gradually to 80 ft (Duikersgids listing)
Entry: Boat
Level: No source states a level
UnconfirmedOne listing says advanced divers only (DiveBuddy listing)
Current: UnconfirmedOften strong currents (DiveBuddy listing)

Approximate: the dot marks Desecheo Island, not the dive site. No operator publishes site coordinates.

What's down there

Reef
Boulders

Marine life

Leatherback and green turtles, spotted stingrays, stoplight parrotfish, queen angelfish (Afar)
Towering boulders and sea fans (Afar)

Reserve and rules

Inside the Desecheo Island Marine 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).

Who dives it

Taino Divers, Rincón Site checked
Aquatica Underwater Adventures, Aguadilla Site checked

In the 787daily Guide: Desecheo Island, with today's conditions.

Sources

Sources (3)

Afar (opens in a new tab), press, Mar 29, 2021
DiveBuddy listing (opens in a new tab), dive log or listing, no date; checked Oct 18, 2026
Duikersgids listing (opens in a new tab), dive log or listing, no date; checked Oct 18, 2026

Checked Oct 2026

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