

Best for beginner divers, 6-10m, boat entry, mild current.
Punta Arenas, located off Isla Cerralvo, provides a varied underwater landscape featuring a reef, a pinnacle, and a drop-off. This site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 10 metres and visibility reaching 30 metres. Divers encounter common species including King Angelfish, wrasses, Guineafowl Puffer, and Bluebottle. Less frequently, divers may spot Panamic Green Moray, Razor Surgeonfish, White-spotted Puffer, Moorish Idol, Barberfish, groupers, Threebanded Butterflyfish, triggerfish, and porcupinefish. The site experiences mild currents, though divers should remain alert for surge and swell conditions. Boat access is required to reach this location, which sits 55 kilometres from the shore.
24.04485, -109.82625
Boat access is required, so arrange your charter in advance and confirm facilities at the point of departure, as on-site amenities are not guaranteed. Be aware that sharks are listed as a site hazard, so follow your guide's briefing on behaviour in the water.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
6-10m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers frequently encounter King Angelfish, wrasses, Guineafowl Puffer, and Bluebottle. Other species recorded at the site include Panamic Green Moray, Razor Surgeonfish, White-spotted Puffer, Moorish Idol, Barberfish, groupers, Threebanded Butterflyfish, triggerfish, and porcupinefish.
Yes, Punta Arenas is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depths of 6 to 10 metres and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 8 metres, with a range between 6 and 10 metres.
No, boat access is required to reach Punta Arenas, which is located 55 kilometres from the shore.
Divers should remain alert for surge and swell conditions during boat entry. Additionally, sharks are present in this area, so follow your guide's briefing on behaviour in the water.
Diving at Punta Arenas in Isla Cerralvo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Arenas in Isla Cerralvo. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Punta Arenas in Isla Cerralvo are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Punta Arenas in Isla Cerralvo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Arenas in Isla Cerralvo typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.