Dive-site story
Situated off the coast of Huatulco in Oaxaca, La Blanquita features a submerged rocky reef system characterized by massive granite boulders and scattered hard coral patches. The structure creates numerous swim-throughs, overhangs, and crevices that shelter macro critters alongside Pacific reef species.
Granite boulder formations forming rocky gullies and sheltered overhangs
Frequent encounters with spotted eagle rays and resting sea turtles
Pockets of Pocillopora coral hosting dense populations of damselfish and blennies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring the calmest sea conditions, though periodic wind-driven upwellings can drop water temperatures briefly.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Guineafowl PufferArothron meleagris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Olive Ridley Sea TurtleLepidochelys olivacea | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Cortez AngelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common |
Marine forecast
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