The Channel

The canal, located in Mexico near La Roqueta, is an exceptional dive site that offers a diverse underwater landscape. With its small canyons, large rocks, and rock walls, as well as sandy soils, there is plenty to explore. The canal is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, as it has a range of depths that cater to different diving experiences, from snorkeling to deep diving.

Underwater, you'll encounter a variety of marine life, including nocturnal snails, turtles, seahorses, eagle rays, and swarms of fish such as doctor fish, suitcases, and puffer fish. You'll also come across coniferous and trumpet fish, moraines, and citron fish.

The marine flora in the canal is abundant and diverse. You'll find a colorful array of flutes, butterflies, puffer fish, and starfish within just a few meters of diving. The micro-area is particularly fascinating, home to scorpion fish, moray eels, turtles, seahorses, and swarms of doctorfish. While there are not many corals in this area, the ones that do exist are mainly hard corals. Algae, tube worms, schools of fish, nudibranchs, and sea cucumbers are also prevalent.

With a maximum depth of 15m and a visibility of 9m, the canal provides an excellent diving experience. Whether you're a beginner looking for a gentle introduction to diving or an advanced or expert diver seeking new challenges, this site offers something for everyone. Additionally, the nearby location of La Roqueta, with its stunning surroundings at Privada de Caletilla, Fracc. Vista del Mar, Acapulco, Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, 39300, Mexico, adds to the appeal of exploring the underwater wonders of the canal.