El Portal
About El Portal
This dive features a large rock wall starting around 32 m, rising up to about 18 m high. In the central area there is a pass-through, after which the profile drops quickly into deeper water. Expect encounters with larger fish in the deeper zones, including groupers. The site is also known for Atlantic stingrays, amberjacks and barracudas, with orange tree corals reported from around 30 m and a notably large specimen at about 42 m.
Where Is El Portal?
El Portal Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 42m
Depth Note
Key features include a wall beginning around 32 m, a pass-through at mid-depth, orange tree corals from ~30 m, and a notable coral at ~42 m.
Safety & Access At El Portal
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Includes a swim-through/portal feature and quickly reaches deeper zones; appropriate depth planning is needed.
Local Intel For El Portal
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Scuba
Primary features lie around 30–42 m, including a wall and a swim-through leading into deeper zones.
El Portal Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at El Portal
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