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Laramar

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

Laramar is a year-round Dominican dive site with strong coral health and documented marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginnerPhotoFriendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa de ubicación de Laramar © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.3 kn
Olas
1.04 m
Agua
29°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (30%)
Now: ESE (103°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.52m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.46m)

+0.7 m+0.2 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.46m ▼ 08:00 · +0.21m ▲ 15:00 · +0.67m ▼ 21:00 · +0.32m Ahora +0.4m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.45 · very high Aire PM2.521 · moderate 06:29 18:41
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 9.8 1.16 8 0mm
09-19 10.6 0.92 9 6mm
09-20 9 0.7 8 3mm
09-21 9.5 0.66 8 4mm
09-22 8.4 0.62 8 1mm
09-23 6.8 0.62 8 3mm
09-24 8.3 0.9 8 1mm

About this spot

Laramar sits in the Dominican Republic as an accessible dive destination with no marine protected area restrictions. The site benefits from robust coral conditions, showing no stress from bleaching, which means the reef structure remains intact and vibrant. With 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos available, there's solid documentation of what divers encounter here. The site supports a healthy marine ecosystem. Divers can explore throughout the year, making Laramar a flexible option for trip planning. The coral health is a major plus—reefs in good condition provide better habitat for fish and invertebrates, and create more interesting dive experiences visually. Community-generated content from 3 videos gives you real-world footage of conditions and marine life. This peer documentation helps you understand what to expect and how to approach the dive. The 12 species observations suggest consistent marine activity and biodiversity at the site. Laramar works well for divers seeking a reliable Dominican Republic location without the complexity of permit requirements or MPA regulations. Year-round access means you can plan your trip around your schedule rather than seasonal windows.

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 6673km · ~1535kg · €28

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 89/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Laramar?

Laramar is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip whenever suits your schedule. Seasonal weather and sea conditions in the Dominican Republic vary, so check current forecasts for your preferred dates.

What marine life will I see?

12 species observations have been recorded at Laramar. Community videos provide real footage of what divers encounter. Check those videos to see recent sightings and get a clear picture of the local marine life.

Are there permits or restrictions?

Laramar is not inside a marine protected area, so you won't face MPA permit requirements. Standard Dominican Republic entry and travel rules apply.

How healthy is the reef?

The coral at Laramar shows no bleaching stress, indicating good reef health. This means strong structure, active marine habitat, and better visibility of coral formations and associated fish.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Big Blue Scuba

0.8 km
Centro de buceo

Merlin Divers

0.8 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

14 registros · 12 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Ocypode quadrata

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
23 feb 2026
×3registros

Diadema antillarum

Echinoidea · Diadematidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 feb 2026
×1registros

Charonia variegata

Gastropoda · Charoniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 ene 2026
×1registros

Cenchritis muricatus

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 ene 2026
×1registros

Stenopus hispidus

Malacostraca · Stenopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 ene 2026
×1registros

Ornithoteuthis antillarum

Cephalopoda · Ommastrephidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 ene 2026
×1registros

Echinometra lucunter

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×1registros

Acanthopleura granulata

Polyplacophora · Chitonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×1registros

Callinectes sapidus

Malacostraca · Portunidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×1registros

Zachrysia provisoria

Gastropoda · Zachrysiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
23 ene 2026
×1registros

Fissurella rosea

Gastropoda · Fissurellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 ene 2026
×1registros

Nerita versicolor

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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Seapro Diving Dominican republic Nov2015

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Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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