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Official tourism page for the La Restinga dive hub, visibility, and marine life.
Dive Spot Guide•
Hoyos del Feo
Volcanic wall-and-cave dive in La Restinga's marine reserve.
Local operator required
La Restinga dive logistics and the cave feature make local operator support the normal setup.
A boat dive from a mooring point in La Restinga, with a sloping ravine, a vertical wall, and a cave feature beyond the main drop.
About Hoyos del Feo
Hoyos del Feo is a boat-accessed volcanic wall dive in La Restinga Marine Reserve, where a sloping ravine leads to a cliff face and a small cave beyond the main drop. It suits experienced scuba divers who want a dramatic underwater landscape, strong sponge and coral growth, and a measured pace around a deep overhead feature.
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Research Estimate At Hoyos del Feo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Hoyos del Feo?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Hoyos del Feo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m+
Depth Note
The small cave sits just beyond 30m on the wall after a gradual ravine descent.
Typical Conditions
Clear-water volcanic wall diving with a shallow approach, a deep cave feature, and abundant marine life.
Safety & Access At Hoyos del Feo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the cave feature as an overhead environment and plan gas and depth carefully.
Access Restrictions
Advanced Open Water is the practical baseline, and the overhead cave feature should only be approached with appropriate planning.
Legal Notes
Follow marine reserve rules and local mooring guidance for La Restinga dives.
Local Intel For Hoyos del Feo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A sloping ravine leads to a vertical wall with a small cave feature beyond the main drop and sandy bottom near the wall.
Wildlife at Hoyos del Feo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Hoyos del Feo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Hoyos del Feo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
