El Río
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We begin the descent at less than 10 meters deep and gradually reach greater depths, crossing several rock ridges and adjacent ravines. As we go deeper, the seabed becomes more uniform with wide sandy patches. A cave in shallower waters is well worth a visit.
Sandy area: garden eels, stingrays. Also, colonies of Palitoa coral and their harlequin crabs. A cave in shallower waters is worth a visit, as it’s often home to spiny lobsters.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
68 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
9 Sightings
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7
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Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
8 Sightings
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4
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3
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
67 Sightings
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10
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11
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19
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10
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Total number of species approx.: 3
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Trumpetfish
54 Sightings
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9
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7
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16
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7
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Total number of species approx.: 60
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Spiny Lobster
25 Sightings
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9
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
23 Sightings
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1
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6
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4
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4
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Pufferfish
18 Sightings
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4
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 7000
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Crab
18 Sightings
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2
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8
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7
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Total number of species approx.: 55
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Lobster
16 Sightings
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