Punta Negra

Diverse dive with coves, swim-throughs, and rich marine life.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
17m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Punta Negra, is a stunning one-way dive featuring a protected cove, a platform, a sloping ramp, and a wall. Divers navigate through exciting swim-throughs, arches, and tunnels, making for a diverse and engaging underwater journey. The site is renowned for its varied topography, offering different sections to explore, and typically involves a linear progression from entry to exit point, hence the 'one-way' designation.

The marine life at Punta Negra is rich and vibrant, providing encounters with numerous species. Divers can expect to see octopuses tucked into crevices, moray eels peering from their lairs, and schools of fish swimming in unison. Larger pelagic species like barracudas and amberjacks are also present, alongside intriguing bottom dwellers such as scorpionfish and delicate nudibranchs. The structural complexity of the site offers ample habitat for this diverse ecosystem.

Punta Negra is ideal for visiting during the warmer months when water temperatures are pleasant and marine activity is often at its peak. It guarantees an exciting and varied underwater experience suitable for all skill levels. For freedivers, the numerous swim-throughs and arches at shallower depths offer fantastic opportunities for exploration. Scuba divers will appreciate the manageable maximum depth of 17 meters, allowing for extended bottom times and thorough exploration of its unique features.

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Site Ratings

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

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Protected cove, varied topography, and manageable depth make it suitable for all levels.

Current Strength:

Mild

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