

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Cominoto el Hoyo is a varied dive site located off Los Frailes, Venezuela, featuring a combination of reef, wall, and cave topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres with visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for intermediate divers. While currents are generally mild, surge and swell are notable hazards, particularly near the cave structures. Water temperatures remain between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Guided tours are available, and the site is suitable for night diving. An advanced open water certification is required to dive here.
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Surge can push unpredictably inside the cave, so keep your distance from the walls and avoid the cave section on days with noticeable swell. An advanced open water certification is required to dive here, so confirm your paperwork is accessible before heading out on the boat.
Access is by boat, with small pangas mooring to buoys.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Oct
The site features a depth range of 5 to 30 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers and requires an advanced open water certification.
Access to Cominoto el Hoyo is by boat only.
The site is primarily a dive location for intermediate divers and requires boat access.
The primary hazards are surge and swell, which can be unpredictable near the cave sections.
Diving at Cominoto el Hoyo in Margarita requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cominoto el Hoyo in Margarita. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Cominoto el Hoyo in Margarita are October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cominoto el Hoyo in Margarita typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cominoto el Hoyo in Margarita typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.