Punta Sur - Devil’s Throat

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Sites in Punta Sur are for advanced level divers due formidable prevailing currents and the typical depths of these sites. Devil’s Throat is a famous passage located on the southernmost end, with an entry point at around 90 feet deep and winds down to 140 feet through a lengthy, narrow downward cavern.

Large reef sharks, occasional hammerheads, eagle rays, and other large rays can be spotted at this remote dive site. The caverns are home to large lionfish.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Barracuda

21 Sightings
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Green Turtle

19 Sightings
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Eagle Ray

13 Sightings
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Great Hammerhead Shark

5 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle

5 Sightings
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Moray Eel

4 Sightings
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Loggerhead Turtle

3 Sightings
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Wrasse

3 Sightings
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Stingrays

45 Sightings
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Angelfish

39 Sightings
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