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Tapescos

The Bays Of Huatulco, Mexico

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Tapescos

The Bays Of Huatulco, Mexico

Tapescos
Depth
Depth Icon

40m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Tapescos
This gigantic rock formation peaks out 10m above the water while it has a incredible drop of 40m on the seabed. It has a wide variety of sand patches, ocerhangs, holes, walls, bizarre outcroppings and canyons.

Tapescos Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Deep, Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O2
CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 38m / 29%

O2
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Marine Life
  • Amber Jacks
  • Groupers
  • Grunt Fish
  • Manta Rays
  • Red Snappers
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • 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.

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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