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CAVE OF THE SHARKS
: Depth 40 TO 50 ft. AV.
VISIBILITY 50 ft.
This area consists of a series of intricate rock and coral formations that contain many caves. The site takes its name from an enormous cave that is home to many white tip reef sharks, some of which are up to 11 ft. long. Other inhabitants include angel fish, butterfly damsels and parrot fish. Additionally, Moorish idols, puffers, sturgeons, manta rays, and stingrays also frequent this site.
THE ARC
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Depth 40 TO 50 ft. AV. VISIBILITY 50 ft.
Unique rock formations formed in the shape of arches allow divers to pass through them at this breathtaking site. This dive site is approximately two thirds of a mile from the previously mentioned Cave of the Sharks. Due to its close proximity to the Cave, much of the marine fauna is the same, with the addition of flounders and lobsters.
BAJO DEL DIABLO (DEVIL'S
ROCK)
: Depth 100+ ft. AV. VISIBILITY 60 ft. Without a doubt, this is the best site in the area and possibly one of the best in the world. The dives here are always full of grandeur and astonishment. With submerged mountains and valley formations, an incredible number of species are found here. For instance, groupers, snappers, amber jacks, barracudas, mobula rays, morays, puffers, moorish idol, cubera snappers, bull sharks and many white tip sharks are observed. During the summer months (February, March and April) manta rays also come to visit this dive site. The biological intensity of this location can be understood only when you experience it for yourself. This is the dive spot where all recreational divers experience the true wonders of diving.
CORAL GARDENS
: Depth 20 TO 50 ft. AV. VISIBILITY 80 ft.
This is an ideal site to practice routine procedures or initiate into the world of diving. With coral formations, tranquil waters and a great variety of reef fish, this
site is excellent for the novice diver.
DEPTH TWO DEPTH
: Depth 70 ft. AV. VISIBILITY 60 ft.
Located approximately
2 miles from Caņo Island, this site is a rocky formation located in the open
seas. The diving here is unpredictable and an advanced site. Large schools of
big groupers, snappers, tuna and rooster fish can be found here as well as a number
of smaller species mentioned earlier.
TWENTY
MINUTE ROCK: Depth 40 TO 50 ft. AV. VISIBILITY
50 ft.
This site is an interesting mix of coral and volcanic rock. Also, its marine fauna contains a great quantity and variety of tropical reef fish as
well as other moving species like tuna, rooster fish, amber jacks and a wide variety of others.
This site is ideal for nocturnal diving because of the large number of lobsters and octopus
that are observed at night.
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