

Best for beginner divers, Up to 16m, boat entry, mild current.
El Canal, located off Isla de la Roqueta, features a diverse underwater landscape comprising a reef, wall, and canyon. Snorkellers can explore depths reaching 16 metres in warm water ranging from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. The site is suitable for beginners, though a boat is required for access. Marine life observed here includes the Jewel Moray, Barberfish, Threebanded Butterflyfish, Spotted Boxfish, Triggerfish, Wrasses, Guineafowl Puffer, Porcupinefish, Flower Urchin, White-spotted Puffer, Razor Surgeonfish, Sally Lightfoot Crab, Panamic Sergeant Major, and Panamic Cushion Star. Seahorses are occasionally spotted clinging to the canyon walls. Always remain aware of boat traffic at the surface and check local visibility conditions before entering the water.
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Arrive by boat and stay close to the canyon walls to spot seahorses, which tend to cling to structure rather than swim in open water. Check current visibility conditions locally before heading out, as it can vary considerably at this site.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 16m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Divers and snorkellers regularly record species including Jewel Moray, Barberfish, Threebanded Butterflyfish, Spotted Boxfish, Triggerfish, Wrasses, Guineafowl Puffer, Porcupinefish, Flower Urchin, White-spotted Puffer, Razor Surgeonfish, Sally Lightfoot Crab, Panamic Sergeant Major, and Panamic Cushion Star. Seahorses are also found clinging to the canyon structure.
Yes, El Canal is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable conditions.
The site ranges from the surface down to a maximum depth of 16 metres.
Boat access is required to reach El Canal.
Yes, El Canal is a designated snorkel site.
The main hazards are boat traffic at the surface and the varying water depth, which drops to 16 metres.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at El Canal in Acapulco de Juárez. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
El Canal in Acapulco de Juárez typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.