dive site

Bajo del Chato

Depth
Average: 5 m
Maximum: 10 m
Visibility
Average: 10 m
Maximum: 30 m
This site is one of the most popular diving sites in the area. It is well-protected from the open ocean, so the currents here are minimal and the diversity of marine life is amazing.

When to go

The average air temperature ranges from 21C/69F to 30C/80F throughout the year, and the average annual water temperature stays around 25C/77F.

What to see

The variety of marine species includes octopus, eels, sea turtles, lobsters, rays, stingrays, grouper, sea horses, trumpetfish, starfish, angelfish, butterfly fish, nudibranchs, occasional whale shark and other pelagic species.

Reachable from

Liveaboards with trips to Bajo del Chato