Obviously one of our favorite spots! This is in the heart of San Juan. There are two spots to explore. One spot is at the Balneario del Escambrón. There are rock formations and dead coral, but if you are patient and on the lookout, you can see some fun creatures! To reach the next spot, continue walking past the Fortin del Escambrón. There you will find a small cove (it is the area directly in front of Scuba Dogs). You can snorkel around the old wall in this little cove and see some cool things too!

This beach is located in San Juan at the end of Ashford Avenue in Condado. It is near the Condado Lagoon. As soon as you enter the beach, check out the critters to the right hanging out in the different rock formations. Make sure to swim under the bridge to see the different schools of fish swimming around. You might even see a manatee or two!

This crescent-shaped beach found in Fajardo has a coral reef about a 5 minute swim away from the shore. To the right of the beach, you can find seagrass and lots of little creatures hiding, like sea cucumbers and conchs!

Steps Beach is located directly in front of Tres Palmas Marine Reserve in Rincon. This is a must-snorkel location in our book because here you can find a reserve of Elkhorn coral, a critically endangered species. You are sure to see some tropical fish and beautiful corals.

Domes beach is in Rincon and the best place to see sea turtles. Only snorkel here if the water is totally flat. There is not much coral to see, but if conditions permit, you can snorkel closer to the rocks and find a bunch of different critters.

This is a popular dive and snorkel spot in Aguadilla. To snorkel, go to the end of the pier and jump in. Swim out, and you can see some fallen pieces of the pier full of marine life. Swim around the pier and the other structures, and you are sure to see some fish and maybe some octopus.

This snorkel spot is hidden in a residential area of Aguadilla and offers two sweet snorkel spots! Walk down a rocky hill and find a Puerto Rican flag. To the right is a small beach that is secluded with clear waters. Sometimes the waves get choppy, so be careful. At this spot you can see lots of different rock formations and fauna. To the left of the flag, there are stairs to a scenic beach but beware of sharp rocks and the tide before you enter the water. We often see sea turtles and many fish here.

This snorkel spot is located in Jobos. It is home to the Blue Hole, which is a deep natural pool of water that is surrounded by reef. This underwater playground is full of caves, reef, and healthy corals filled with all types of fish, octopus, and sea turtles. There are a couple of narrow entry points along the beach but beware of sea urchins, as there are many in this area! This beach tends to get windy (especially during the day), but you can catch some fun kite sports on water if that is the case.

Jobos is typically associated with surfing but there is a small shallow protected cove area on the right side of the beach marked by a natural rock wall that is good for a little snorkeling.

You will find this spot in Manati, close to La Poza de las Mujeres. It is a secluded beach with a cave where you can explore and find some fun little sea life in the shallow waters. Beware of the waves that crash in at times. Nudists may also enjoy this beach, especially during the winter months.

This snorkel spot encompasses all of the La Parguera area. There is no specific area to pin. These sites are easiest to find via boat, so consider joining a tour or hiring a local boat guide. There are mangrove tunnels and natural islands that are surrounded by calm shallow waters ideal for snorkeling. The further you get from the bay, the more coral formations you find. You get to see quite a variety of reef life for such a shallow depth.

In this refuge there are several snorkel spots to hit. There is Secret Beach aka Pata Prieta, Red Beach aka Playa Caracas, Blue Beach aka Playa la Chiva. All these snorkel spots have pristine sand with usually calm water. You can see multicolored fish swimming around different rock formations throughout these waters.

In order to get ot this beach you have to drive on a rough road for a bit, but if you have the time it is definitely worth it! Snorkeing here you can see a lot of fish, stingrays, and corals. The water was clear, and the ocean is typically calm.

You will be sure to spot starfish at this snorkeling spot, especially along the pier. Snorkelers will also find schools of different types of fish and may catch some sea turtles here.

Located at Esperanza Beach, under this concrete pier you will be sure to see a large variety of fish hanging out. Typically there is great visibility and plenty of coral formations here growing up along the concrete pilings. This is also a great spot to catch the sunset.