Dive-site story
Sunk intentionally in 2006 to establish an artificial reef, the tugboat El Peñón sits upright on an open sand bed just off the coast of Tabaiba. Divers typically enter directly from the village shoreline steps and follow the gentle slope past rocky ledges until the vessel's distinct silhouette looms into view. The hull features numerous prepared penetration points, while the engine room, bridge, and propeller remain magnets for local pelagics and benthic species.
Well-preserved upright tugboat hull with accessible swim-throughs and wheelhouse
Schools of bastard grunts and yellowmouth barracudas circling the mast
Convenient shore access with steps leading straight into sheltered coastal water
Frequent encounters with arrow crabs, moray eels, and octopus hiding in structural crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is viable year-round due to the sheltered coastline, with peak water clarity and warmest temperatures running through late summer and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowmouth barracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bastard gruntPomadasys incisus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic trumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Fangtooth morayEnchelycore anatina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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