What level of diving experience is required for Airport Puerto Plata?

Airport Puerto Plata is rated advanced. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Airport Puerto Plata?

At Airport Puerto Plata, divers commonly encounter: sea turtles, eagle rays, reef sharks, nurse sharks, moray eels, lobsters.

Where is Airport Puerto Plata located?

Airport Puerto Plata is located in Dominican Republic, in the Puerto Plata area region (coordinates: 19.7664, -70.5505).

Airport Puerto Plata Diving - Puerto Plata area, Dominican Republic

Airport Puerto Plata is an advanced dive site on the Dominican Republic's north coast, named for its proximity to the international airport. The site features a deep wall that plunges dramatically, offering encounters with pelagic species including barracuda, jacks, and occasional reef sharks. Strong Atlantic currents sweep the wall, bringing nutrients that support lush gorgonian fans and massive barrel sponges. The exposed location demands experience, but rewards divers with some of Puerto Plata's most dramatic underwater scenery.