This dive site, "El Rincón," is a sheltered, shallow location in Acapulco, Mexico, renowned for its calm conditions and suitability for novice divers and specialty courses. The main attraction features artificial reefs, which serve as vibrant habitats for marine life and provide an easily navigable underwater landscape, making it an excellent spot for learning and practicing diving skills.
The diverse marine flora and fauna found here include various species such as butterflyfish, angelfish, flute fish, trumpetfish, surgeonfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, moray eels, and rays. The artificial reefs are beautifully complemented by natural sponges and corals, contributing to a rich and thriving ecosystem that is both colorful and engaging.
"El Rincón" is suitable for diving year-round due to its protected environment. It is highly recommended for new divers seeking calm waters and an abundance of macro life, as well as for snorkelers and freedivers due to its shallow maximum depth of 12 meters. The site offers fantastic opportunities for macro photography and observing a variety of small, fascinating marine creatures.
