Can you swim in the ocean in Puerto Rico?


Can you swim in the ocean in Puerto Rico? Outside San Juan, the best beaches for swimming are probably Guánica's Playa Santa and Caña Gorda beaches in southwest Puerto Rico. The water is extremely warm and absolutely calm year round, and both spots boast wide, white-sand beaches with vistas of nothing but Caribbean Sea and hilly coastline.


What should I be careful of in Puerto Rico?

SAFETY CONCERNS IN PUERTO RICO. There are safety concerns, however. Like Mexico and some other Caribbean islands, there's a high level of gun crime, drug trafficking and gang activity, and the homicide rate is relatively high.


Where is the clearest sea in Europe?

Nissi Bay Beach, Ayia Napa, Cyprus It's located on the island of Cyprus, which is known to have some of the clearest waters in all of Europe. A tiny strip of soft, pale sand divides two sections of light blue shallows, ensuring picturesque views no matter where you set up camp.


Is it safe to swim in the ocean in Puerto Rico?

Even on a calm day, rip currents can develop around piers, jetties, and groins. It's best to avoid swimming near these if possible.


Which Caribbean island has the prettiest water?

Exuma, specifically Specifically, the bluest waters of the Caribbean is said to be at Tropic of Cancer Beach on the island of Exuma in the Bahamas. Its long sweeping sandbar is flanked by an eager shoreline expressing every gradient of blue. On a clear day at this Exuma beach, it looks like the sea flows into the sky.


Which country has the cleanest ocean water?

1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.


Where not to swim in Puerto Rico?

Condado Beach, San Juan, Puerto Rico
A lot of people write on Trip Advisor that Condado Beach is very nice but very dangerous. Big waves, strong underflow, and rip currents scare people away.