This dive site offers a fascinating underwater experience. It features a rocky seabed teeming with diverse marine life. You’ll have ample opportunities to observe a variety of sea creatures, including moray eels skillfully navigating their hiding places, playful sea lions often seen near the surface, crabs scurrying along the rocks, vibrant starfish adorning the reef, and intriguing sea urchins adding to the natural beauty. Schools of colorful fish swim amongst kelp forests, creating an enchanting underwater landscape. The presence of sea lions further enhances the appeal of this location.
El Venado
Rocky seabed with kelp forests and playful sea lions.
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 Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Red Sea Urchin
Snowflake Moray
Starfish
Schooling Fish
Kelp
Sea Lion
Crab
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Maximum depth of 30 meters requires more than beginner certification.
Hazards:
depthboat trafficcold watercurrent
Current Strength:
Moderate
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