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Sand Canyon

Sand Canyon

Roatan Island, Honduras

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Sand Canyon

Sand Canyon is found within the Honduras Islands of Utila, Roatan & Guanaja on the Meso-American Barrier Reef, the second largest reef in the world. Sand Canyon is off of the North East Bight on the extreme north east end of Guanaja to the east of Roatan. A sandy cove bottoming out on the ledge fringe 30m provides crystal clear dives often the home of whale shark and manta rays.

Sand Canyon Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 28%

O2
Marine Life

  • Turtles
  • Seahorses
  • Creole Wrasse
  • Morays
  • Chubs
  • Glassfish
  • Rays
  • Corals
  • Spotted Drums
  • Various
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