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Angel City (44)
Double-reef shore dive with a wide sand channel and coral arches.
About Angel City (44)
Angel City is a shore-access double-reef site on Bonaire's leeward coast, known for a broad sand channel between two reef lines and coral formations that create arches, overhangs, and swim-through style passages. The dive starts from an easy beach approach, then follows healthy reef structure with enough variety to reward relaxed navigation, photography, and a slow return along the shallower reef.
Research Estimate At Angel City (44)
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Angel City (44) Planning Details
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Reported Depth
5m - 18m
Depth Note
Starts after a flat section around 5 m, with the first reef around 18 m and a second rift around 9 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with Bonaire's leeward coast usually offering the calmest and clearest conditions outside periods of stronger wind or swell.
Typical Conditions
Usually calm leeward-coast water with good visibility, light current, and straightforward shore access, but the double-reef layout can make navigation less intuitive than nearby one-line reef sites.
Safety & Access At Angel City (44)
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Sharks and rays may be present; maintain appropriate distance and situational awareness.
Access Restrictions
Carry a valid Bonaire National Marine Park nature fee/tag, and complete the island's required diver orientation before independent diving.
Legal Notes
Angel City is within Bonaire National Marine Park, so marine-park rules and the current nature-fee requirements apply before diving or snorkeling.
Local Intel For Angel City (44)
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Scuba
A reef dive profile that begins shallow and includes a drop to about 18 m before returning shallower to around 9 m.
Snorkel
The shallow inner reef and clear water make Angel City a workable snorkel stop in calm conditions, especially for reef fish and coral viewing close to shore.
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Wildlife at Angel City (44)
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Marine life list, suitability, site character.
Bonaire National Marine Park nature fee requirement.
Shore access, coral formations, practical dive profile.
Site overview, double reef layout, marine life, snorkeling suitability.
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