
El Arenal de la gorda
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All about El Arenal de la gorda dive site
El Arenal de la Gorda suggests a sandy site or sand flat connected with reef edges. It has a more open, bottom-life character, where subtle subjects matter more than dense coral.
What to see
Rays, garden eels where present, gobies, goatfish, reef fish, coral patches, turtles, and small sand-dwelling creatures may be seen.
When To Go Diving
Best from November to April for calm Caribbean seas. Water is generally 25–29°C.









