Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Belize · San Pedro, Ambergris CayeNear Bacalar Chico
Belize's first marine park (1987); a natural cut in the reef concentrates exceptional biodiversity in a small area.
Depth
5–20 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
25 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
Belize's first marine park (1987); a natural cut in the reef concentrates exceptional biodiversity in a small area.
Protection status
Reserva Marina de Hol Chan
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
43 species documented in Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
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
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Carabela portuguesa
Physalia physalis
Caracola reina
Lobatus gigas
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Bacalar Chico
7 km away
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