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Maracaibo Reef

Cozumel, Mexico
Depth
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108ft
Visibility
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49ft - 148ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About Maracaibo Reef

This reef is also known as the lighthouse reef, and due to severe and unpredictable currents, this site is only for experienced divers. It's a deep reef with steep inclining walls. It also has many caverns, caves and swim-throughs. here you can experience the complexity of the old coral limestone structures.

Maracaibo Reef Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Shark, Reef, Deep, Wall
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:33m
Visibility Range:15m - 45m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 33% O2

Marine Life

  • Sharks
  • Loggerhead Turtles
  • Groupers
  • Rays
  • Gray Reef Sharks
  • Black Tipped Reef Sharks

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