Dive-site story
Torrecillas sits offshore near Ixtapa, characterized by volcanic rock towers and pinnacles rising from the seabed. Divers navigate between these submerged columns, exploring crevices, swim-throughs, and rocky shelves encrusted with sea fans and sponges. Pacific currents bring pelagic visitors into the area, while resident reef dwellers shelter within the basalt formations.
Series of submerged volcanic pinnacles creating vertical relief and swim-through channels
Frequent encounters with spotted eagle rays gliding past the open-water edges
Reef cracks sheltering green morays and Pacific spiny lobsters
Schools of yellowtail surgeonfish and Mexican goatfish hovering over the boulder base
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and consistent underwater visibility occur through the winter and spring months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez AngelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific Spiny LobsterPanulirus interruptus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humpback WhaleMegaptera novaeangliae | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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