Dive-site story
Set within Huatulco National Park near Bahía de Cacaluta, this shallow rocky reef is defined by sprawling formations of branching Pocillopora hard corals intermixed with large granite boulders. The site provides shelter from open Pacific swells, making it a reliable spot to observe juvenile fish and macro life exploring the coral crevices.
Extensive fields of Pacific branching hard corals
Sheltered conditions suitable for relaxed navigation and photography
Regular encounters with green sea turtles and resting whitetip reef sharks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring months offer the most reliable visibility and calmer sea states in the bays of Huatulco.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King angelfishHolacanthus passer | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic green morayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Guineafowl pufferArothron meleagris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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