This dive site offers a diverse underwater experience. The area features impressive walls, complemented by shallower pinnacles that create interesting variations in depth. There are also cavern systems to explore, harboring large groupers and occasionally nurse sharks. This combination of features makes it suitable for divers with varying experience levels. It’s a rewarding location for those seeking both open water exploration and the chance encounters with marine life.
El Tigre
Impressive walls, pinnacles, and caverns with occasional sharks.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Grouper
Scorpionfish
Nurse Shark
Snowflake Moray
Pufferfish
Triggerfish
Reef Fish
Hard Coral
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow pinnacles and deeper walls/caverns suit various experience levels.
Hazards:
depthboat trafficcurrentoverhead environment
Current Strength:
Variable
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