Ecplore Cayo Coco
Cayo Coco is a tropical island which lies within the Jardines del Rey chain, off of the north coast of Cuba, in the North Atlantic Sea and is known for its turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. There are numerous all inclusive resorts on this island and many diving opportunities. There are numerous dive resorts and dive centres here, but there are also opportunities for divers to experience this area on a liveaboard. The clear waters here hold an abundance of marine life which are attracted to the flourishing coral reefs, which extend over 40 kilometres. Conservation of the reefs here is a top priority for locals and so dive guides always prioritise this as well when taking divers out. Here divers can really enjoy a plethora of different marine species of all sizes, surrounded by clear waters and colourful reefs in the background.
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Diving in Cayo Coco
The types of diving here revolve around the thriving coral reefs and high density of marine species. The topography of the large majority of the dive sites here revolve around reef plateaus, reef walls, coral pinnacles and more. There are also collections of tunnels, crevices and caves, which harbour many different species such as sharks. There are also dive sites with sandy bottoms. The dive sites are reached either by liveaboard, speedboat or directly from the shore. There are also a few shore dives which are ideal for night dives, and pretty much all dive sites are a dream destination for underwater photographers
The best Months to dive in Cayo Coco
What enhances the beauty of diving in Jardines de la Reina is the crystal clear water; with visibility averaging around 30 metres, the calm waters as there is a real lack of currents here, and the warm waters; the water temperatures here range between 26 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. Between November and April is the dry season, which is also the time of the year with the best, calmest and warmest waters.
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