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Cacaluta, Coral Garden

Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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all levels

Vibrant shallow coral plate, perfect for snorkelers and divers.

Boat Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers excellent opportunities for both scuba diving and snorkeling. Located along the shoreline of an island, it features a vibrant coral plate extending across the seabed. The water depths vary considerably: shallow areas suitable for snorkeling reach 6 feet, while deeper sections provide dives down to 40 feet. This location is ideal for those seeking a diverse underwater experience with accessible entry points.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefbeginner friendlysnorkelingwide anglemacro photography

Marine Life

Porites coralpufferfishmoray eelking angelfishparrotfishsea turtle

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Shallow depths for beginners and snorkelers, with interesting topography for all.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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