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Boca Grandi

Aruba
Depth
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450ft
Visibility
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164ft - 492ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Boca Grandi

This dive site is located on the private grounds of San Juan along with three other dive sites: Playa Mansalina, Big Sponge, and Playa Largu. This beach is out of the way and offers good diving only when the conditions are right. There are almost never people here; if you are looking for a private beach, this is it! There are no facilities here, so bring plenty of water and snacks. This site is suitable for all levels of divers. The beach is a sandy coral mix. Entrance is easy. Current and waves are usually minimal. Towards the left side of the bay you'll find some healthy coral formations at depths of 3 - 4.5 meter, making this a nice snorkelling site along the cliffs. The drop-off is about 137 meter straight out from shore across a sandy bottom. The reef wall starts in 7 meter of water, gradually dropping to 33 meter. Directions: Boca Grandi is on the East coast of the Southern tip of the island. Heading East out of San Nicolas, you'll come to a 'T' in the road with an anchor in the center (see the entrance for Bachelor's Beach). Bear left, and then turn right in 500m into the parking area for the beach.

Boca Grandi Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Wall, Reef, Drop Off, Deep
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:137m
Visibility Range:50m - 150m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:-

Marine Life

  • None
  • Creole Wrasse
  • Grouper
  • Dolphins
  • Angelfish
  • Brain Coral
  • Goby
  • Lettuce Coral
  • Rope Sponges

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Dive Site Hazards

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Location

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