Dive-site story
Located along the rugged coastline of La Guaira, Chichiriviche de la Costa is Venezuela's premier training and weekend diving destination. The sheltered bay features a mix of sandy patches, rocky reefs, and vertical stone formations that extend outward into open water. Divers frequently encounter varied benthic fauna and a submerged Christ statue resting on the seabed just offshore.
Submerged Christ statue serving as an artificial habitat and navigation landmark
Macro critter spotting along the rocky wall including seahorses and frogfish
Calm entry conditions from the beach making for straightforward navigation and night dives
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Drier months offer reduced terrestrial runoff and better water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsnout SeahorseHippocampus reidi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green MorayGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longlure FrogfishAntennarius multiocellatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted DrumEquetus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean Reef OctopusOctopus briareus | Common |
Marine forecast
