Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Manzanillo in Playa Carrizales, this site is defined by dramatic volcanic rock canyons and deep underwater gorges running perpendicular to the shoreline. Divers navigate through these natural basalt trenches, exploring crevices covered in gorgonians and hard coral patches while keeping an eye out into the blue for pelagic visitors.
Rugged underwater basalt canyons, swim-throughs, and dramatic rock corridors
Abundant reef life hiding within deep vertical crevices and under rock ledges
Occasional encounters with passing eagle rays and sea turtles cruising the outer channels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late autumn through spring brings the clearest water and optimal diving conditions along the Colima coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King angelfishHolacanthus passer | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic green moray eelGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Cortez round stingrayUrobatis maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Guineafowl pufferArothron meleagris | Common |
Marine forecast
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