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Protected-marine-area framing and reef composition.
San Vicente is a reef-and-wall sanctuary off Olango
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San Vicente is a broad reef sanctuary on Olango Island with shallow coral and soft-coral slopes that roll into a wall and deeper outer reef. It works as a reef-and-macro dive, with the route shape changing from easy shallows to a more current-sensitive wall. Turtles, jacks, emperors, trevally, barracuda, sardines, nudibranchs, and shrimps make it a strong all-around site for both reef structure and small-life hunting.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
The reef starts shallow and the wall extends well beyond 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with slack-tide windows and calmer weather giving the easiest wall dives.
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral reef with a wall, strong outbound-tide current on the wall, and a mix of reef and macro life.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Currents can be strong on an outbound tide; depth exceeds 40 m beyond the shallow reef and wall.
Access Restrictions
Use the designated sanctuary entry points and plan the wall section around tide; outbound current can be the main limiter.
Legal Notes
It is a protected marine sanctuary, so use permitted access and follow local sanctuary rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow reef (3–10 m) with a wall starting around 5–7 m and deeper water exceeding 40 m; currents may be strong on outbound tide.
Freediving
The shallow reef and sanctuary setting can work for freediving on calm days, but the wall section is better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is one of the sanctuary’s uses on calm days, especially over the shallow reef and protected areas.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Protected-marine-area framing and reef composition.
San Vicente sanctuary access, boat rental, and calm-water visitor context.
Local sanctuary page with location and contact details for Olango access.
Local dive-center support and the boat-dive relationship to San Vicente.
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