Canto Chiquiton
Protected Area
Bahía de Naranjo
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Canto Chiquiton offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Canto Chiquiton is a solid choice for a dive in Jardines de la Reina. We've seen plenty of reef sharks cruising through, often close to the drop-off. Keep an eye out for Goliath groupers too, they tend to hang around the deeper sections. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers or anyone wanting a classic Caribbean reef experience without too much fuss.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Canto Chiquiton
Canto Chiquiton Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Canto Chiquiton, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.16°C
86°F
Current Speed
6.08 cm/s
Direction: W (260.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.032 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.36 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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