La Montosa

This dive site is great for a variety of skill levels. Beginners will enjoy the site thanks to the fact that it is well protected from currents. Beginners can also access volcanic rocks without having to go in holes. Experienced divers can enjoy greater depth and experience playing with the surge – going to and from the holes. The views are amazing and it’s rare to see other divers here.

Tapesco

This dive site requires advanced open water diver skill level. It is located further out from shore than most other dive sites in the area and offers greater depths. You can’t see the rock formations from the surface – the attraction of this site is the depth. The rock formations found at Tapesco are always interesting to explore and Hammerhead sharks have been seen here a few times.

La Blanca / White Rock

This site offers a great spot for beginners because it’s protected and has a sandy bottom at about 35 – 40 feet down. There is a dead-ended open canyon where divers can enter and literally be surrounded by a variety of fish. Experienced Divers can venture deeper to 60 -120 feet in very deep coral canyons where they can practice surge diving. There are incredible rock formations at this site. The Southern Pacific Sting Rays have been spotted here (8ft long plus their tail) and at greater depths you can find fantastic Lobster. Maybe catch site of Leatherback Turtle or two here, which is the largest marine turtle. It measures 2.5 meters long.

El Violin

This is really two sites in one. The first area of the site is: “the cove” which is well suited to beginner divers. It’s called the cove because of the rock and coral formations that sprawl out from the beach area. During the winter months, you can typically find a “carpet of rays” at this site. Here you will have a chance to see brown and yellow sting rays and southern pacific rays, butterfly rays, manta rays and electric rays. As long as you respect the rays, they won’t come after you.

The second area of the site is: “the rock” which is better suited for advanced divers. Here divers really need to know how to navigate the underwater area. There are two small caves with holes where you’ll need flashlights. There is lots of coral and lots of sharks. You will likely see turtles, nurse sharks, lobsters, butterfly ray and maybe even a giant manta ray.

Maguey

Maguey Bay offers three different dive options. Beginners can enjoy a sandy area where they can view seahorses. The maximum height these seahorses will reach is 25 cm and they usually travel in pairs – as they are monogamous with their mate for life. Interestingly, the males care for the babies while the female seahorses hunt for food.

For more experienced open water certified divers, there are options of either open water 60 ft depth dive where you will find zigzagging rocks and canyons to explore. Or, The Point, where divers with deep diving specialty can reach depths of 130 ft. and see Red Snapper and Amberjacks in their natural habitats.

Entrega

Both of our dive masters agree that this is a very overpopulated area that is filled with a lot of boat traffic and a noisy shoreline. The area itself offers a coral plateau that is well protected off Santa Cruz Bay but is VERY crowded with snorkellers. The deepest area measures 9 metres. Unfortunately the coral has been badly damaged over time from the over-populated swimming area.

Exploring Your Adventure Destination

Your vacation to Huatulco is sure to consist of plenty of fun and excitement, but how about adding a touch of adventure as well? For those who can’t shake that adrenaline bug, consider booking an exciting couples’ excursion, such as zip-lining through the jungle or setting sail on an intimate catamaran cruise, to make the most out of your adventure destination.