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Academic coral-health study including Bajo Mariajo among the surveyed Isla Fuerte coral patches.
Dive Spot Guide•
Bajo Mariajo
Shallow Isla Fuerte coral patch for skills and night dives.
Short-boat coral patch with calm water, a shallow profile, and strong value for buoyancy practice, training dives, and night sessions.
About Bajo Mariajo
Bajo Mariajo is a tiny coral structure off Isla Fuerte with a very short boat approach, a calm shelf, and a night-dive-friendly profile. It works well for buoyancy practice and Open Water skills, with a shallow coral patch, a gentle slope, and basket-star life on the darker dives.
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Research Estimate At Bajo Mariajo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 7m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Bajo Mariajo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bajo Mariajo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 11m
Depth Note
Depth given as 5–11 m.
Best Season
Calm winter and dry-season windows.
Typical Conditions
Calm, shallow, and sheltered; built for skills dives and night sessions.
Safety & Access At Bajo Mariajo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilitySharp coral
Safety Notes
Use tidy buoyancy and night-dive lighting; the shallow coral patch rewards precision more than speed.
Access Restrictions
Short boat access only; the site is best when sea state is calm enough for training work.
Legal Notes
No site-specific restriction was identified; follow normal reef-care and night-dive safety practices.
Local Intel For Bajo Mariajo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A tiny coral-structure dive that works well for buoyancy practice, Open Water skills, and night dives.
Freediving
Possible only in very calm conditions on the shallow coral patch; the site is primarily a scuba and night-dive spot.
Snorkeling
Only the shallow patch is interesting for snorkeling, and only on very calm days.
Wildlife at Bajo Mariajo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bajo Mariajo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bajo Mariajo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility7m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
