Dive Review of
Casa del Buzo in
Puerto Rico/Desecheo Island

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Dive Conditions

Group to be together. Divers on nitrox allowed extra bottom time only on
first dive.  

Eventhough most of the divers had cameras with them, I couldn't see any
rainse tank for them.   

Overall Rating

Desecheo island is on the west coast of Puerto Rico, a 2 to 3 hour drive
from San Juan and 1:30 to 2hs boat ride. The island is protected so no
spearfishing or fishing is allowed. It is supposed to be one of the best
spots in Puerto Rico. I was there working so it was a nice get-away for a
Sunday. I wouldn't fly to Puerto Rico for that dive itself. The divers at
Casa del Buzo in San Juan led the dive. They are very competent and
friendly and very safe conscious. The previous day a diver from another
company was lost and so far has not been found yet. The place is known to
have strong currents since it's on the Mona passage, between Dominican
Republic and PR. If you are around, I would definetely recommend their dive
shop and guide. There were 1 dive instructor (Miky Sanchez) and two
DiveMasters (Ramon Laborde and Wilson x), all of them very responsible and
friendly people trying to ensure that we all had a good time.It's no place
for big animals... though we did found a giant Crab (they call it something
different) and a giant "pregnant" lobster of around 6 to 8 pounds
of weight. As said before, if you are around the island, stop at their shop
and go diving with them. I wanted to go to Parguera for the Wall but it was
long weekend and it was all full. Miky and the other guys called all their
friends to get me a place in the boats. Last but not least, the
"boricua" hospitality was exceptional. I got lost several times
driving through the island and got lots of uninterested help from the
villagers. Last tip... when in Puerto Rico, don't leave without taking the
kayak tour to the BioLuminiscence bay in Fajardo, it's awesome and unique!  

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