TIKAL - Sosua & Puerto Plata

Tikal isn't the deepest wreck you'll ever dive, sitting in a gentle 7 meters off Puerto Plata, but its sheer size is what grabs you. This motor vessel, grounded in 1975, stretches a full 110 meters, making it a proper playground. We spent a good hour just finning its length, admiring how the Caribbean has reclaimed the metal. Look closely and you'll find schools of small snapper darting through gaps in the hull, and we often spot moray eels tucked into crevices. It’s a comfortable, easy dive, perfect for those who want to spend time exploring without worrying about depth or currents. Bring a camera; the light penetration here makes for some vivid shots, especially mid-morning.

Location
Sosua & Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Coordinates
19.821806, -70.693054
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
7m

Marine Protected Area: Bahia de Luperón

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Marine Life in Sosua & Puerto Plata

Home to 238 recorded species including 212 reef fish, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 hard corals, 3 other, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 whales & dolphins.

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