RIO GUAYOS
Protected Area
Pacoche
Why dive here
With 145+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - RIO GUAYOS offers some of Isla de la Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
Rio Guayos is more of a historical marker than a deep dive, sitting just two meters down off Isla de la Plata. This isn't a site for exploring intricate coral formations, but rather a chance to get up close with a genuinely dangerous wreck – a motor vessel that met its end right here. You’ll spend your time peering into the skeletal remains of the hull, now completely encrusted with barnacles and small colonies of soft corals. It’s a great spot for newer divers or those who prefer a long, shallow explore, with damselfish darting in and out of the metalwork and the occasional moray eel peeking from a crevice. The shallow depth means fantastic light penetration, illuminating the wreck’s details, and we’d suggest going at high tide for the best visibility.
Typical RIO GUAYOS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RIO GUAYOS
RIO GUAYOS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RIO GUAYOS, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-1.94, -80.79) (26km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
76°F · Range: 23.5–25.9°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.733 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
33.26 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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