Dive Review of Parguera Divers in
Puerto Rico/La Parguera

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Parguera Divers, Dec, 2005, by Jeffrey S. Levine, CA, USA ( Sr. Reviewer 7 reports). Report 2239.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Parguera Divers is a very well run operation. The owner, Angel Rovira, and his team did whatever they could to make the trips safe, informative, and enjoyable. A US Coast Guard certification was displayed on the boat and a full safety briefing was provided and included the location of all emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, radio, life jackets, etc.). A fresh water tank was provided for cameras and a hose was available for rinsing anything else. The dive sites were usually on or by the wall which is about a 30 minute boat ride from shore. Dives were always 50 minutes plus an additional five minute safety stop. The length was usually just about right. No one felt rushed. The fish were of the standard Caribbean kind. We saw one turtle and a shark. The shop offers Nitrox. In addition to standard 32% and 36%, the shop was also offering a special on a 30% blend which gives a maxdepth of 117-120ft. I used it and it gave me just enough extra bottom time to make it worth it. Surface intervals were on the boat and lasted one hour. Sandwiches and cookies were provided during the SI and drinks were available the entire time. Overall, I was extremely impressed with the dive operation and will dive with them again. The hotel is a guest house/inn which carries the "parador" designation. This is bestowed by the Puerto Rican Tourism Company on inns that meet certain specifications. It is clean and serviceable, but plain with few frills. If you book a package through Parguera Divers you get a discount on the room. Breakfast is included in the price as are some discount restaurant vouchers depending on the length of your stay. The restaurant is good but a bit pricey. Even with the vouchers, it may or may not be a good deal. There are plenty of vendor stands and smaller restaurants nearby. Every major restaurant chain is also on the island but you will need to drive. Since Puerto Rico is a US commonwealth, your auto insurance may cover you. Check before you leave. I recommend Charlie's car rental if you fly into San Juan. Ponce is much closer but has fewer flights to the mainland. Also, internet access in Parguera is not great. I did find a few open hot spots but the hotel itself does not offer it. I will definitely return.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Roatan
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, choppy, noCurrents
Water Temp	81-81°F / 27-27°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	80-100 Ft/ 24-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Divers were asked to follow safe diving practices. Divers were asked to stay above and in general area of divemaster. If divers were using Nitrox, they were allowed to go deeper. Dive times were 50 minutes plus five minute safety stop.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Parguera Divers in Puerto Rico/La Parguera

Parguera Divers, Dec, 2005,

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Dive Review of Parguera Divers in
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