

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Gorgonian Garden in Maria la Gorda offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a coral reef, a wall, and an artificial reef structure. Divers can explore depths between 10 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres, providing clear views of the topography. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen around the pinnacle, requiring divers to remain alert. Boat access is required for this site, and guided tours are available through the local dive shop. Night diving is permitted, and the water temperature remains warm throughout the year, ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius.
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Book a guided tour through the on-site dive shop, as a local guide will know exactly where the current is running and position you on the wall accordingly. Because stronger currents can develop without much warning, carry a surface marker buoy on every dive.
The site is accessible by boat from the María La Gorda International Diving Center.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the potential for strong currents and the presence of sharks.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-access site, and a boat is required to reach the location.
Water temperatures are warm, ranging from 27C in the cooler months to 30C during the summer.
Divers should remain alert for strong currents, avoid contact with sharp coral, and carry a surface marker buoy on every dive.
Diving at Gorgonian Garden in Western Cuba requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Gorgonian Garden in Western Cuba. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.