SCUBA DIVING

 

In Manzanillo and its surrounding areas there are many ideal spots to go scuba diving and snorkeling, for beginners and experts alike. At these places you?ll see hundreds of colorful fish, manta rays and many other species as you enjoy an exciting dive among the coral and rock formations.

 

Playa La Boquita ? Lies west of Santiago Bay. This beach with fine golden sand and small waves is great for enjoying various aquatic sports. This beach is ideal for snorkeling, as it allows you to see the remains of a sunken ship and beautiful coral formations.

 

Playa Las Hadas ? Located at Manzanillo Bay, 3 km (2 mi) east of Playa Santiago. This spot is tucked away in a cove with small waves. Thanks to its shallow waters, it?s perfect for novice scuba divers.

 

Playa La Audiencia ? Located at Santiago Bay, 3 km (2 mi) south of Playa Santiago, in the Peninsula de Santiago neighborhood. This beach, which has a tropical climate, golden gray sand, a gentle slope and mild waves, is the ideal spot to do various land and aquatic sports. The waters here have a maximum depth of 12 meters (40 feet) with a sandy and rocky bottom. At this beach you can rent scuba diving and snorkeling gear.

 

Playa El Arrecife ? Lies southwest of Manzanillo, on an elevated point of the Juluapan Peninsula, near the Villa del Mar neighborhood. These waters, which are 19 meters (63 feet) deep, offer gorgeous underwater scenery for scuba diving.

 

La Roca del Elefante ? Located on the Juluapan Peninsula, in southwest Manzanillo, which is about a 20-minute boat ride from Miramar and one hour from the port of Manzanillo. In these waters you?ll see an underwater canyon, which is the habitat of hundreds of colorful fish, making it the ideal spot for scuba diving and snorkeling.