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Piscadera Bay

Piscadera Bay is one of those sites we always recommend for an easy, no-fuss dive, especially if you’re staying nearby. Entry right off the beach at Pirate Bay is a real treat, just wade in and go. The first stretch is mostly sand, which we love for its macro opportunities – keep an eye out for those tiny gobies and blennies tucked into the substrate. You’ll fin over to a jetty, where the pillars are just covered in growth, providing shelter for juvenile snapper and parrotfish. Then the slope gives way to a vibrant wall that drops off further than our 16m maximum here, but even at shallower depths, it's impressive. We've spotted Pacific spotted scorpionfish camouflaged on the corals and even a few boarfish darting around the ledges. The lettuce coral formations are particularly striking, creating fantastic hiding spots for smaller fish. Visibility here can vary, but even on an average day, we find plenty to look at. It’s a superb spot for underwater photographers thanks to the gentle conditions and the sheer number of species you can find without much effort. Dive it slow, and you'll be surprised what pops out from the cracks.