Zapalo Bay

Secluded beginner-friendly bay with caves, accessed by boat.

Boat Access
6m Avg Depth
8m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Zapalo Bay, is a wonderful location for introductory scuba diving excursions conducted from a boat. The bay itself is a sandy bottom area with a sandy beach, and access to the water isn’t readily available from land, offering a sense of seclusion. It's an ideal spot for those seeking some privacy while enjoying marine life and exploring small caves suitable for snorkeling. The bay provides abundant opportunities to observe various aquatic species.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

sea turtletrumpetfishpipefishornate wrasserainbow wrassedamselfishmoray eeloctopus

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Very shallow maximum depth (8m) and sheltered conditions.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 25.9°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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