This dive site offers a half-day experience centered around two distinct locations. The first dive takes place at Tackle Box, followed by a relaxing surface interval of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours in San Pedro, providing an opportunity for lunch, exploration, or simply enjoying the boat’s amenities. The second dive destination is Esmeralda, a well-known site. This tour focuses on exploring these two locations and provides ample time for rest and refreshments between dives.
Esmeralda
Popular Belizean reef dive known for sharks and groupers.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Caribbean Reef Shark
Snapper
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Nurse Shark
Honeycomb Grouper
California Spiny Lobster
Turtle
Hard Coral
Hawksbill Turtle
Gorgonian
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Manageable depth and mild currents make it accessible for most, with professional supervision for beginners.
Hazards:
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Current Strength:
Mild
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