Maria la Gorda
Near Guanahacabibes
A biosphere reserve at the western tip of Cuba, with more than 50 all but pristine dive sites.
Depth
5–35 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
25 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
November-April
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
Plan your dive
- Best time
- November-April
- Approx. price
- 45 USD / dive
A biosphere reserve at the western tip of Cuba, with more than 50 all but pristine dive sites.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
40 species documented in Maria la Gorda
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
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
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Guanahacabibes
12 km away
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