Barrera de Felipe - Varadero

Barrera de Felipe offers a straightforward reef dive, shallow at 12 meters, making it ideal for newer divers or those looking for an easy second tank. You’ll find typical Caribbean reef fish here, like parrotfish and small snappers, navigating the coral formations. It's a relaxed site, good for getting comfortable in the water and enjoying the general reef scenery without strong currents to contend with. We'd suggest it as a gentle introduction to Varadero's underwater world.

Location
Varadero, Cuba, Caribbean
Coordinates
22.613000, -78.626400
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
12m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Los Caimanes

Best Time to Dive in Varadero

The warmest water temperatures in Varadero occur in January, averaging 26.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.1°C (air: 23.8°C)
  • February: 26.1°C (air: 24.1°C)
  • March: 26.1°C (air: 24.7°C)
  • April: 26.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
  • May: 26.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • June: 26.1°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • July: 26.1°C (air: 28.7°C)
  • August: 26.1°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • September: 26.1°C (air: 28.5°C)
  • October: 26.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • November: 26.1°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • December: 26.1°C (air: 24.6°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Varadero

Nearest Dive Centres to Barrera de Felipe

Marine Life in Varadero

Home to 107 recorded species including 82 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 6 whales & dolphins, 2 jellyfish, 1 other, 1 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Barrera de Felipe

Based on average water temperature of 26.1°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories