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Regional guide with the shallow range, lack of currents, boulder landmark, and west-wind exposure notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
El Mogote
Shallow beginner shore dive around the Mogote boulder.
Simple Isla del Fraile shore dive with a shallow profile, a visible boulder landmark, and little current.
About El Mogote
El Mogote is a sheltered Isla del Fraile shore dive with a shallow profile, a prominent boulder start point, and easy conditions that suit beginner divers when the sea is calm. The site has sponges, small reef life, morays, groupers, and occasional rays or dolphins, so the appeal is simple structure rather than depth or current.
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Research Estimate At El Mogote
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is El Mogote?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Mogote Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Source pages place the useful range roughly between 5 and 20 m, with the boulder above the water marking the start.
Best Season
Winter usually offers the calmest seas and best visibility.
Typical Conditions
Shallow, beginner-friendly shore dive with little current and a boulder landmark, best when the sea is settled.
Safety & Access At El Mogote
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Best on west-wind days; the eastern exposure means rougher water can make the entry less comfortable.
Legal Notes
Follow local coastal access and marine-reserve guidance around Isla del Fraile.
Local Intel For El Mogote
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A simple, shallow scuba dive (12–20 m) suitable for elementary level divers.
Freediving
Possible for cautious freedivers on calm days, but the site is primarily a simple scuba shore dive.
Snorkeling
A calm-weather snorkel can work around the shallow boulder and rocky edge, but the site is most useful as an easy dive.
Wildlife at El Mogote
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Mogote
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Mogote
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
