

Best for beginner divers, 7-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Tanguijo is a reef site located off Isla de Lobos, Veracruz, accessible only by boat. The reef structure sits at depths ranging from 7 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents and variable visibility, which can fluctuate between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the presence of sharp coral and rocks, precise buoyancy control is necessary to avoid injury. Water temperatures are warm, ranging from 23 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Given the active boat traffic in the area, divers must remain close to their guide and deploy a surface marker buoy during ascents.
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Boat traffic in the area can be active, so stay close to your guide and keep your surface marker buoy ready for your ascent. Visibility can vary on the day, so ask your dive operator about recent conditions before you head out.
Permits are required and can be obtained through local dive shops.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
7-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is rated for beginner divers, though the moderate current and presence of sharp coral require good buoyancy control.
The reef depth ranges from 7 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Tanguijo is a boat dive located 15 kilometres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
Hazards include active boat traffic, variable visibility, and sharp coral that can cause cuts if contact is made.
Diving at Tanguijo in Veracruz requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tanguijo in Veracruz. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Tanguijo in Veracruz are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Tanguijo in Veracruz. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Tanguijo in Veracruz typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.