Cayo Largo

Diverse Cuban diving: walls, wrecks, reefs, sharks, turtles, rays.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
17m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Cayo Largo, is a diver's paradise offering an impressive variety of underwater environments just a mile offshore. Divers can explore dramatic wall drop-offs, intriguing wrecks, and serene shallow reefs teeming with captivating caverns and grottoes. While no specific history is provided, the site's natural topography makes it a highly engaging and navigable destination for exploration.

The waters of Cayo Largo are home to typical vibrant Caribbean marine life. Divers frequently encounter nurse sharks and reef sharks, with the possibility of spotting majestic eagle rays and graceful turtles. The reefs are populated by numerous stingrays and a wide array of fish species including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and groupers, providing a rich tapestry of aquatic biodiversity.

Cayo Largo is ideal for those seeking quiet white sand beaches alongside exceptional diving. The site's diverse offerings, from shallow reefs to deeper walls and wrecks, make it suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers. The calm shallow areas are perfect for snorkelers. While no specific best time is mentioned, the Caribbean generally offers good diving conditions year-round, with calmer seas typically outside hurricane season (June-November).

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Features calm shallow reefs for beginners and wall drop-offs/wrecks for more experienced divers, accommodating all skill levels.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Mild

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