Guatemala offers two distinct diving environments: a high-altitude freshwater lake and an open Pacific coastline, each with its own character and demands. Lake Atitlán sits in a volcanic crater and presents geothermal vents, wall structures, and freshwater species, while altitude procedures are required at the surface. The Pacific coast delivers reef diving with strong currents, limited visibility, and a notable species list that includes whale sharks, silvertip sharks, and several ray species. All sites in the database are boat-access only, and conditions across both environments are most manageable during the dry season from November to April.
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3High-altitude freshwater diving in a volcanic crater lake, with geothermal vents, wall structures, and altitude decompression considerations.
2Boat-access reef diving near Las Lisas with strong currents, limited visibility, and a diverse species list including sharks, rays, and turtles.
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Fin maps 5 sites in Guatemala (5 scuba diving sites), organised into 2 areas.
