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Mangel Halto Reef

Mangel Halto Reef

Aruba, Aruba

Depth
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33m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Mangel Halto Reef

Aruba, Aruba

Mangel Halto Reef
Depth
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33m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

8m - 23m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Mangel Halto Reef
This site is also known as Pos Chiquito Reef or Bao Baranca. You practically walk on the water out to the reef edge. There are two entries for this dive: one from a large sunning beach, and the other just North off the main road. Park at the Mango Halto lagoon. Walk down the road 2 blocks, and there you will find a house painted yellow that has a small beach access next to it. Enter here and swim out only 300m to about 6m water depth. You will find the best beach accessible reef on the island. Drift to the lagoon and enter through the channel. This way you will avoid the fire coral. It slopes from 4 meter down to 33 meter and gives you the opportunity to admire a myriad of coral combinations. Mangel Halto Reef is excellent for night diving. Directions: A 100m south of the Southern 1A 4A intersection, turn west for 300m. Then turn left for 1km passing over the Spanish Lagoon. Turn right and wind your way for about 1km. You'll see the entrances on your right.

Mangel Halto Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Night, Deep

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

33m

Visibility Range

8m – 23m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 33%

O2
CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 31m / 34%

O2
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Marine Life
  • Brain Coral
  • Deep Water Gorgonian
  • None
  • Octopuses
  • Sea Anemones
  • Sea Horses
  • Yellow Tails
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

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