La Garita I

Shallow rocky wall rich with octopus and macro life.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a fascinating underwater experience suitable for all levels of divers. It features a rocky wall that descends from 4 to 13 meters, creating an environment rich with marine life. Explore the numerous crevices and hidden nooks within the rocks to discover a diverse array of creatures. You might encounter lobsters, hermit crabs, curious octopuses, camouflaged scrapie, and hundreds of beautiful nudibranchs. Keep an eye out for schools of different fish, including Three Tails. The site provides excellent opportunities for close-up encounters with these fascinating inhabitants.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divemacro photographybeginner friendlyoctopusnudibranchs

Marine Life

lobsterhermit craboctopusscorpionfishnudibranchThree-tail wrasse

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Shallow depth and easy navigation make it suitable for beginners.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 21.0°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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