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Punta Arena Canyons

Ambergris Caye, Belize
Depth
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98ft
Visibility
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49ft - 148ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About Punta Arena Canyons

Just a short boat ride away from the shore, this dive site is only for the more advanced scuba divers. The site is often unable to be dived during rough weather conditions due to the path one takes in reaching the dive site. Punta Arena Canyons consists of a deep canyon with various caves and tunnels. The best diving is located below 25 meters and thus it is advised to be familiar with deep diving when diving this site. The site has some amazing topography with fascinating rock formations covered in a number of corals. Marine life here is also very good with Barracuda, Grouper, Lobster, Turtles, Jewfish and even Nurse Sharks all present.

Punta Arena Canyons Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Rock, Cave
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:30m
Visibility Range:15m - 45m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 35% O2

Marine Life

  • Nurse Sharks
  • Grouper
  • Jewfish
  • Lobster
  • Turtles
  • Barracuda

Weather Conditions

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Dive Site Hazards

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Location

North America - Belize

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