

Best for beginner divers, 18-35m, shore entry, mild current.
Cueva de los Peces is a flooded cenote in the Bay of Pigs, Cuba, offering a unique overhead cave environment. Divers enter from the shore to explore depths ranging from 18 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 24 metres, and water temperatures remain between 26 and 31 degrees Celsius. Marine life observed here includes Stoplight Parrotfish, Blue Tang, Indian Lionfish, and various corals like Symmetrical Brain Coral. Due to the depth and overhead environment, advanced qualifications beyond standard Open Water certification are strongly recommended. A café is available on-site for refreshments.
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Although Open Water certification is the stated minimum, the combination of depth down to 35 metres and an overhead cave environment goes beyond standard Open Water training, so a deep diving qualification and ideally cavern or cave familiarisation are strongly advisable before descending fully. A café on site means you can sort refreshments without needing to bring everything with you.
Located between Playa Larga and Playa Giron on the Bay of Pigs coast.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-35m
Visibility
10-24m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers regularly encounter Stoplight Parrotfish, Blue Tang, Indian Lionfish, and Symmetrical Brain Coral. Other species recorded include Christmas Tree Worms, Groupers, Yellowtail Snapper, and Soldierfish.
While listed as a beginner site, the depth of 35 metres and the overhead cave environment exceed standard Open Water training. A deep diving qualification and cavern or cave familiarisation are strongly advised.
The site ranges from 18 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Yes, entry to the cenote is straightforward from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location due to the depth and overhead cave environment.
Diving at Cueva de los Peces in Playa Larga requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cueva de los Peces in Playa Larga. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Cueva de los Peces in Playa Larga 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.
Divers at Cueva de los Peces in Playa Larga should be aware of lionfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Cueva de los Peces in Playa Larga typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cueva de los Peces in Playa Larga typically ranges from 10 metres to 24 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.