El Dorado

Boat dive with rock life, morays, congers, lobsters, and nudibranchs.

Boat Access
11m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, El Dorado, is primarily accessed by boat and known for its varied underwater topography dominated by interesting rock formations. While the general maximum depth for recreational divers is 22 meters, experienced divers can explore deeper sections, reaching 30-45 meters, making it ideal for those with deep specialty training or technical diving experience. The site offers a captivating exploration of crevices and overhangs where marine life thrives, though no specific history or navigation details are provided.

The vibrant rock life at El Dorado is home to a diverse array of marine species. Divers can frequently encounter moray eels and conger eels hiding within the rocky structures, alongside various lobsters. The site is also renowned for its abundant macro life, particularly different types of nudibranchs, making it a favorite for underwater photographers.

El Dorado is a year-round destination, though specific best times are not detailed. It caters to a range of divers, with shallower areas suitable for intermediate exploration and deeper zones providing a significant challenge for advanced and technical divers. Freedivers will also find the depth range suitable for training and recreational dives. Focusing on macro photography is highly recommended due to the rich nudibranch population.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

boat diverock formationsmacro photographyadvanced onlytechnical diving

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Emphasizes suitability for experts and technical divers for deeper sections (30-45m), despite a stated max depth of 22m.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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