Regional dive guide with Las Coloradas depth and fish-life details.
Shallow reef and tunnel dive in Cayo Coco.
Shallow reef and tunnel dive in Cayo Coco.
A local operator is the practical default because Las Coloradas is normally visited by boat within the Jardines del Rey dive program.
Las Coloradas is a shallow boat dive in Jardines del Rey where a narrow reef band sits between sand and lava rock, with small caves and tunnels adding texture to the route. The site is appealing because it combines coral heads, overhangs and open-water fish life without turning into a deep technical profile. It works especially well as a flexible, scenic dive for calm Caribbean days, when the shallow coral and the easy boat network make route planning simple.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m
Depth Note
The site is shallow, with a narrow reef band, small caves and tunnels rather than a deep drop-off.
Best Season
Year-round, with December to April favored
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral bands, small caves and tunnels, mild current and clear tropical water.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep the route conservative if the current strengthens along the reef edge or inside the small tunnels.
Access Restrictions
Best handled through a local boat operator as part of the Cayo Coco dive circuit.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-park and operator guidance for the Jardines del Rey area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow reef dive with small caves and tunnels, plus a flexible route across coral heads and open-water fish life.
Freediving
The shallow profile may be comfortable for experienced freedivers, but the full reef route is better handled with scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling can work on the shallow edge in calm water, though the coral-tunnel route is more rewarding underwater.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Regional dive guide with Las Coloradas depth and fish-life details.
Boat-accessible site page with depth, visibility and facility details for Las Coloradas / La Finca.
Destination guide with visibility, mild-current and popularity context for Las Coloradas in Jardines del Rey.
Cuba guide describing Las Coloradas as shallow, coral-rich and tunnel-studded with year-round diving.
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