Dive-site story
Located within the volcanic crater lake of Lake Coatepeque, this site features a surreal graveyard of preserved tree trunks and branches standing upright along the lake bed. Because the lake sits at an elevated altitude, dives here require altitude decompression planning. Divers descend through clear upper layers into an eerie landscape of petrified timber and volcanic rock slopes.
Submerged vertical tree trunks preserved in the mineral-rich crater waters
Freshwater cichlids and crabs sheltering among root systems
Distinct volcanic caldera topography and steep bottom slopes
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry season brings optimal visibility and the calmest surface conditions on the lake.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar cichlidParachromis managuensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nile tilapiaOreochromis niloticus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Freshwater crabPotamocarcinus magnus | Common |
Marine forecast
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