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Esmeralda Canyons

Ambergris Caye, Belize
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Popular canyon dive near San Pedro with abundant sharks.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Esmeralda Canyons, is conveniently located just five minutes by boat from San Pedro town. It’s a popular choice for divers. The canyon offers a relatively accessible dive experience with moderate depths and interesting underwater formations. While specific details regarding maximum depth aren't available in the provided description, it appears suitable for intermediate divers due to its proximity to shore and potential currents. It is difficult to determine a specific best time to visit based solely on this brief description.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

canyonsharkturtlecoral reefswim-throughwide angle

Marine Life

Caribbean reef sharkNurse sharkWhite-tip reef sharkHawksbill sea turtleGreen sea turtleSouthern stingraySpotted eagle rayGrouperSnapperAngelfishHard coralsGorgonians

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Canyon formations and potential for moderate currents require good buoyancy.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

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