Banco Chinchorro
The largest coral atoll in the northern hemisphere, a Biosphere Reserve with more than 90 historic wrecks and saltwater crocodiles.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Advanced Open Water
Average visibility
30 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Advanced Open Water
Approx. price
70 USD / dive
The largest coral atoll in the northern hemisphere, a Biosphere Reserve with more than 90 historic wrecks and saltwater crocodiles.
Location
See on the interactive map50 species documented in Banco Chinchorro
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
VulnerableCocodrilo americano
Crocodylus acutus
Critically EndangeredCoral cuerno de alce
Acropora palmata
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Data DeficientLangosta espinosa del Caribe
Panulirus argus
Least ConcernMorena verde
Gymnothorax funebris
VulnerableTiburón nodriza
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Abanico de mar púrpura
Gorgonia ventalina
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Ecosystem
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