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Piedra Solitaria

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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advanced

Dramatic offshore pinnacle with swim-throughs and pelagic life.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a spectacular offshore pinnacle, or seamount, that rises from the deep ocean floor. It is renowned for its dramatic underwater topography, featuring large boulders, canyons, and swim-throughs. The exposed location makes it a magnet for schooling pelagic fish and occasional larger visitors.

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

drift divemanta rayturtlewall dive

Marine Life

schools of jacksmoray eelslobsterspufferfishgorgonian sea fanseagle rays

Things to Note

Difficulty:

advanced

Advanced dive due to open ocean conditions, depth, and potential for strong, variable currents.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.5°C

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