

Best for beginner divers, 6-18m, shore entry.
Galletas Puerto offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reef, wall, cave, and artificial reef sections accessible directly from the shore. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 18 metres and an average depth of 10 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, allowing for clear observation of the varied structures. Water temperatures remain between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should monitor their depth, as the site can reach 50 metres, and manage buoyancy to navigate moderate currents. Guided tours are available to assist with navigating the complex layout of the reef and cave sections.
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A guided tour on your first visit is worth doing here, as the mix of features (reef, wall, and cave sections) can make the site easy to get turned around in without a local briefing. The dive shop at Las Galletas handles air fills and kit rental, so you do not need to arrive fully self-sufficient.
Easy shore entries and short boat rides are available.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
None
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though a guided tour is recommended for your first visit to help navigate the mix of reef, wall, and cave features.
Depths range from 6 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Note that the site can reach 50 metres, so careful depth monitoring is required.
Galletas Puerto is a shore entry site.
Yes, both diving and snorkelling activities are conducted at this location.
Divers should monitor their depth carefully, manage buoyancy to navigate moderate currents, and remain alert for sharks.
Diving at Galletas Puerto in Las Galletas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Galletas Puerto in Las Galletas. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Galletas Puerto in Las Galletas are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Galletas Puerto in Las Galletas typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.