

Best for beginner divers, 10-18m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Punta Arenas on the island side of Isla Cerralvo features a shallow fringing reef located 50 metres from the shore. This site is suitable for beginners and offers both boat and shore access. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 10 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Conditions are generally calm with mild currents and visibility fluctuating between 5 and 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, king angelfish, Panamic green morays, wrasses, guineafowl puffers, razor surgeonfish, barberfish, porcupinefish, moorish idols, triggerfish, groupers, redlip parrotfish, pufferfish, and bluespotted cornetfish.
24.12100, -109.83250
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-18m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
21-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, king angelfish, Panamic green morays, wrasses, guineafowl puffers, razor surgeonfish, barberfish, porcupinefish, moorish idols, triggerfish, groupers, redlip parrotfish, pufferfish, and bluespotted cornetfish.
Yes, Punta Arenas is suitable for beginners due to its shallow fringing reefs and calm conditions.
The depth ranges from 10 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
Yes, Punta Arenas offers both shore and boat access.
Diving at Punta Arenas (Island Side) 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 (Island Side) in Isla Cerralvo. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Punta Arenas (Island Side) 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 (Island Side) in Isla Cerralvo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Arenas (Island Side) in Isla Cerralvo typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.