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Reserve monitoring article with Chico reef coral and fauna observations.
Dive Spot Guide•
Chico 2
Tintamarre coral garden with sharks, rays, and reef life
Local operator required
Boat access and reserve moorings make this best as a guided operator dive.
Boat-accessed Tintamarre reef with reserve moorings, coral structure, and steady marine life.
About Chico 2
Chico 2 is a boat-accessed Tintamarre reef in Saint Martin's reserve, reached by dive boat using dedicated moorings. The site combines coral-garden structure, sponges, and mixed reef relief with sand patches and scattered coral heads, so divers should plan for guided boat logistics, reserve rules, and ordinary Caribbean reef conditions rather than a casual shore hop. Marine life reports regularly include sharks, rays, turtles, barracuda, moray eels, and other reef fish, which makes it a dependable choice for divers who want a classic island reef day with clear operator planning and calm-water crossing windows.
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Research Estimate At Chico 2
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
Where Is Chico 2?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Chico 2 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 23m
Depth Note
Published references place the site around a 23 m maximum.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer crossings usually easier outside storm season.
Typical Conditions
Boat approach, coral garden terrain, reserve moorings, minimal current, and generally good visibility.
Safety & Access At Chico 2
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
Plan the crossing around weather windows and dive it with an operator familiar with Tintamarre reserve rules.
Access Restrictions
Use the designated reserve moorings; anchoring and casual access are controlled.
Legal Notes
Chico 2 sits inside the Saint-Martin reserve mooring system, so boats should follow local reserve rules and use the marked dive moorings.
Local Intel For Chico 2
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba dives are highlighted, with a maximum depth around 23 m.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site. Only very experienced freedivers should consider the shallowest sections, and only in calm conditions with local guidance.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest reef sections when conditions are calm; it is mainly a scuba site.
Wildlife at Chico 2
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Chico 2
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Chico 2
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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