

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Punta Dorado is a reef site located in Anegada de Adentro, Mexico, suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, though cold water intrusions may occur during winter months. Access to the site is by boat only, located 5000 metres from shore. Divers should wear a full wetsuit to protect against jellyfish stings and exercise caution around the reef structure to avoid contact with sea urchins. Guided tours, equipment rental, and air fills are available.
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Watch where you put your hands and fins around the reef structure, as sea urchins are a listed hazard and are easy to miss on your first few dives. Jellyfish can be present, so a full wetsuit rather than a shorty offers useful protection even in the warmer months.
Access to dive sites is by boat from the port of Veracruz.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers due to its manageable depths and mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Punta Dorado is located 5000 metres from shore and requires boat access.
Hazards include jellyfish, sea urchins, and shark activity. Divers are advised to wear a full wetsuit and exercise caution when moving near the reef structure.
Diving at Punta Dorado in Veracruz requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Punta Dorado in Veracruz. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Dorado in Veracruz. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Punta Dorado in Veracruz typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Dorado in Veracruz typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.