

Best for advanced divers, 3-32m, boat entry, mild current.
Las Cuevas, located off Isla de la Roqueta near Acapulco, is an advanced dive site offering a diverse topography of reef, cave passages, and artificial structures. Depths range from 3 to 32 metres, requiring careful profile planning for the overhead cave environments. Visibility varies significantly between 5 and 30 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, necessitating good buoyancy control to avoid sharp coral and rocks. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers should be prepared for potential surges. Hazards include the presence of stonefish and lionfish, which may be found near rocky areas and coral.
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Book your boat charter early as access is entirely vessel-dependent and availability around Acapulco can tighten during peak holiday periods. Carry a reef hook in case current picks up unexpectedly on the drift sections, and brief your buddy on the cave exit route before descending.
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Depth
3-32m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site depth ranges from 3 to 32 metres.
No, Las Cuevas is classified as an advanced dive site due to the overhead cave environments and potential for strong currents.
Access is entirely vessel-dependent, and a boat charter is required to reach the site.
The site is primarily designed for diving, particularly given the depth and overhead cave environments.
Divers should be aware of overhead cave environments, strong currents, sharp coral, and the presence of stonefish and lionfish.
Diving at Las Cuevas in Acapulco requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Las Cuevas in Acapulco. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Las Cuevas in Acapulco are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Las Cuevas in Acapulco typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Las Cuevas in Acapulco typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.