Ballena

Shallow, calm reef with easy navigation and abundant marine life.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a tranquil underwater experience on a sandy bottom. The water is exceptionally clear, creating an inviting environment for exploration. The area features natural channels that provide a smooth and effortless swim through. As you navigate these channels, vibrant local fish will dart amongst stunning reef formations, adding a splash of color to the scene. These reefs are teeming with marine life, including opportunities to observe diverse tropical species up close. Due to the calm waters, this site is suitable for divers of all skill levels.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

AngelfishTrumpetfishPipefishSurgeonfishParrotfishNurse sharkSea turtleMoray eelHoneycomb eelLobsterCrabGorgonian fanBrain coralElkhorn coralGruntDrum fishSergeant MajorFlounderTrunkfishChubStingrayDamselfishSquirrelfishSoldierfishFlamingo tongue snail

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Calm waters and a shallow maximum depth make it accessible.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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