

Best for intermediate divers, 14-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Pena Blanca is a varied underwater site off the Pacific Coast near Manzanillo Bay, featuring a combination of reef, wall, and cave structures. Divers can explore depths ranging from 14 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. Visibility is variable, spanning 8 to 30 metres. Due to strong currents, this site is suited for intermediate divers who are comfortable managing drift conditions. Boat access is required for all dives, which typically last 45 minutes. Divers should be aware of potential thermoclines and upwellings that can cause water temperatures to drop to 18 C. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, pufferfish, and sea slugs.
19.10110, -104.48818
The strong currents at Pena Blanca can shift with the tide, so confirm current direction with your boat operator before descending and plan your dive to work with the flow rather than against it. Check locally for up-to-date facility and charter availability in Manzanillo Bay.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
14-30m
Visibility
8-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
While not confirmed at this specific site, species recorded around this area include frogfish, jewel morays, Panamic green morays, snowflake morays, Cortez angelfish, flamingo tongues, sea slugs, arrow crabs, guineafowl pufferfish, porcupinefish, threebanded butterflyfish, snake eels, and various wrasses.
No, Pena Blanca is recommended for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and the need to manage drift diving conditions.
The site features depths ranging from 14 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres.
Pena Blanca is accessible by boat only; there is no shore entry option.
This site is designated for diving and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and strong currents.
Diving at Pena Blanca in Manzanillo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pena Blanca in Manzanillo. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Pena Blanca in Manzanillo are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pena Blanca in Manzanillo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Pena Blanca in Manzanillo typically ranges from 8 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.