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Bodega De Tchoko
Beginner-friendly Boa Vista grotto with nurse sharks and rays.
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A sandy-bottom Cape Verde site with grotto structure, easy beginner conditions, and a mix of sharks, rays, eels, and small reef life.
About Bodega De Tchoko
Bodega De Tchoko is a shallow sandy-bottom Boa Vista dive where calm sessions can feel beginner-friendly, but the site still rewards steady buoyancy and a little planning. Expect a grotto-like setting with rocks and crevices, plus nurse sharks, stingrays, moray eels, cuttlefish, lobsters, porcupinefish, amberjacks, sea bream, crabs, and nudibranchs. It is best on settled days when the approach and entry are straightforward.
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Research Estimate At Bodega De Tchoko
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AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Bodega De Tchoko?
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Bodega De Tchoko Planning Details
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Reported Depth
5m - 14m
Depth Note
Shallow sandy site with a maximum depth around 14 m; enough relief for grotto exploration without leaving beginner territory.
Best Season
April to November, with calmer weather windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Sandy bottom, grotto and crevice structure, and beginner-friendly conditions that are best on calm days.
Safety & Access At Bodega De Tchoko
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityRestricted accessSurge
Safety Notes
Check conditions before entry, keep buoyancy tight in the grotto sections, and stay conservative if surge or suspended sand builds.
Access Restrictions
Use the local access plan for the day; treat it as a managed dive site rather than an improvised swim-in.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-operator instructions and any site-specific guidance that comes with the day plan.
Local Intel For Bodega De Tchoko
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Max depth around 14 m and described as suitable for all divers.
Freediving
Not the primary use case, but confident freedivers may enjoy the shallowest calm sections.
Snorkeling
Better as a scuba site; snorkeling is limited unless the water is very calm and you stay in the shallowest parts.
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