Dive-site story
Situated along the coastline of Parque Nacional Cotubanamá near Bayahíbe, Park Reef features a gently sloping carbonate reef interspersed with wide sand patches. Hard coral heads of brain and star coral dominate the shallower sections, transitioning to sea fan gardens and low-profile ledges where marine life takes shelter from the open Caribbean waters.
Extensive sea fan and gorgonian coral gardens across shallow limestone spurs
Nurse sharks and southern stingrays resting along the sandy channels
Protected national park waters offering consistently calm surface conditions
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the calmest seas typically occurring from December through April.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted MorayGymnothorax moringa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted DrumEquetus punctatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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