

Best for beginner divers, 7-8m, shore entry, mild current.
El Tunel De Las Chopas is a reef and cavern dive site located in Cienfuegos, Cuba. This site is accessible via a shore entry and is suitable for beginners. Divers typically experience depths ranging from 7 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. The site offers visibility between 20 and 40 metres and features mild currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 26C and 30C throughout the year. Night diving is available at this location, with typical dives lasting approximately 45 minutes. The habitat supports a variety of regional reef fish and invertebrates.
21.71230, -79.99900
Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid sudden movements when dolphins approach to encourage longer interactions.
Boat access is required to reach the site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-8m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jul
The site supports a variety of regional reef fish and invertebrates typical of the habitat in this area.
Yes, El Tunel De Las Chopas is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 7 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
This site is accessed via a shore entry.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow depths of 7 to 8 metres may be suitable for snorkelling depending on local conditions.
Diving at El Tunel De Las Chopas in Trinidad requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at El Tunel De Las Chopas in Trinidad. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit El Tunel De Las Chopas in Trinidad are July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
El Tunel De Las Chopas in Trinidad typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Tunel De Las Chopas in Trinidad typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.