Puerto Rico (Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Guides)

One of the Caribbean's most inviting destinations, Puerto Rico offers unspoiled diving in crystal-clear waters. Jump into easy dive and snorkel sites around Culebra and Vieques, the "Spanish Virgin Islands." The Parguera region boasts breathtaking vertical wall dives, while legendary Desecheo Island offers brilliant sponge gardens and migrating whales. Above water, Puerto Rico has something for everyone, from lush tropical rainforest and glowing phosphorescent bays to the rich cultural attractions and vibrant nightlife of San Juan. This book describes 54 of Puerto Rico's best dive sites, with full-color photos throughout.

You'll get specific information on:

• Dive site depth range, access and conditions
• Common and hazardous marine life
• Topside activities and attractions
• Diving services and accommodations
• 12 easy-to-read maps

Steve Simonsen was first certified as an Open Water diver in 1978. He is a certified diving instructor for NAUI, PADI and SSI. Steve’s colorful Caribbean images have appeared in numerous books, magazine, newspapers and exhibits. Steve, along with his divemaster wife Janet and their son Jesse, runs Marine Scenes, a stock photography agency based year-round on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Steve teaches photography classes and presents educational slide shows and can be found most days diving and photographing the colorful reefs around St. John.