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El Cristo

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Easy, shallow dive featuring a statue and sea turtles.

- Access
9m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site begins at the underwater el cristo statue. From there, divers follow a rock barrier that runs parallel to Las Gatas beach. It’s considered a fun and relatively easy dive experience. The area is known for attracting sea turtles who often relax in the shallower waters nearby. This makes it a pleasant spot for both experienced and novice divers alike.

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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

Green sea turtleOlive ridley turtleParrotfishPufferfishMoray eelAngelfishSergeant majorTrumpetfishScorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and mild conditions make it suitable for all.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.5°C

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