Discover the Deep Blue Caribbean
While snorkeling is great, nothing beats the thrill of breathing underwater. If you are certified (or want to be!), the best scuba diving spots in Puerto Plata offer an incredible array of marine life, deep walls, and even fascinating shipwrecks.
The bay of Sosúa is the primary hub for diving in the region. It’s famous for its calm waters and excellent visibility. Spots like the Zingara Shipwreck—a 150-foot cargo ship intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef—are teeming with moray eels, barracudas, and massive groupers. Another popular dive is the Airport Wall, an impressive drop-off featuring vibrant sponges and a high chance of spotting stingrays and sea turtles.
If you aren’t certified yet, almost every dive shop in Sosúa offers affordable PADI Open Water courses. The instructors are highly professional and the warm water makes learning incredibly comfortable. Diving in Puerto Plata is an adventure that reveals a completely different, silent, and majestic side of the island.