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Escorpiones

Escorpiones is one of those sites we always recommend to divers who appreciate the small stuff but still want a shot at something bigger. It’s a shallow ledge, mostly between 10 and 15 metres, which means plenty of bottom time to really explore. We find ourselves constantly peering into the rocky crevices here, where a menagerie of critters hide. Look for the little guys: Bluntspine Blennies peeking out, Banded Wrasses darting through the coral, and an octopus or two tucked away. It’s not all micro-fauna, though. The sandy patches between the rocks are where you might spot something like a graceful Graceful Mojarra or even a cruising Big-eye Trevally. On a good day, we’ve even seen a Roosterfish patrol the edges. Visibility averages around 11 metres, which is decent for the Caribbean coast, giving you enough clarity to appreciate the vibrant colours of the Chameleon Wrasse or the intricate patterns of a Spiderweb Cone Snail. This site really suits divers who like to take it slow, who enjoy a treasure hunt for macro life, but also appreciate the chance encounter with larger fish.