El Acuario I
Protected Area
Los Caimanes
Why dive here
With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - El Acuario I offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
El Acuario I in Jardines de la Reina lives up to its name, offering a real fishbowl experience. We've often seen Caribbean reef sharks patrolling the area, along with big schools of snapper and jacks swirling through the clear water. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, ideal for those looking for reliable shark encounters in a protected environment. Visibility here is usually excellent, making it easy to just relax and watch the show.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Acuario I
El Acuario I Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Acuario I, 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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