

Best for beginner divers, 11-24m, shore entry, mild current.
Santa Rosa Blue Hole is a bell-shaped freshwater sinkhole offering shore access for divers and snorkellers. The site features depths ranging from 11 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres. Visibility varies between 5 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain constant between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius, necessitating a 5-7mm wetsuit or drysuit. The site includes an overhead environment and deep sections, requiring appropriate training. Facilities on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, a dive shop, and guided tours. Night diving is permitted. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be prepared for cold water conditions.
34.94047, -104.67326
The spring is about 4,600 feet above sea level, and if you are driving out of town right after your dive, you can hit altitude in the 7,000- to 8,000-foot range.
If the main entrance gate is not open, training groups, certified divers, and instructors may enter through the gate at the two white pillars.
Recorded at this site
Depth
11-24m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 11 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres.
Yes, snorkelling is permitted and the site holds a 5/5 rating for the activity.
Yes, entry to the water is via the shore.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, a dive shop, and guided tours.
Divers should be aware of the cold water, the depth, and the overhead environment.
Diving at Santa Rosa Blue Hole in Santa Rosa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Santa Rosa Blue Hole in Santa Rosa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Santa Rosa Blue Hole in Santa Rosa typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.