Rock pinnacles, beginner-friendly profile, and marine life summary.
Los Candelabros is a boat-access reef dive with candelabra-like pinnacles.
Los Candelabros is a boat-access reef dive with candelabra-like pinnacles.
Los Candelabros is a boat-access reef dive east of Cantarriján Beach in the Maro-Cerro Gordo natural area, shaped by candelabra-like rock pinnacles. The route is an easy circuit around rocky relief and small swim-throughs that shelter fish, sponges, and nudibranchs. It suits relaxed guided dives because current is usually light and the scenery stays interesting without demanding deep profiles.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 14m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 14 m; the route is a boat-access reef around rocky pinnacles.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer boat windows outside stronger wind periods.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef dive around rocky pinnacles, overhangs, and small swim-throughs inside a protected natural area; generally easy and sheltered.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch buoyancy around pinnacles, overhangs, and swim-throughs, and stay aligned with the boat pickup plan.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from the Cantarriján/La Herradura side because the site lies inside the Maro natural area.
Legal Notes
Follow Maro-Cerro Gordo protected-area rules and the boat-only access plan.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access reef dive with easy handling and buoyancy-aware pinnacles and overhangs.
Freediving
Freediving is secondary here; the site is best suited to boat-supported scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited because the interesting terrain sits below the surface and access is by boat.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Rock pinnacles, beginner-friendly profile, and marine life summary.
Operator guide with sheltered current notes and boat-access details.
Guide noting the site is a favorite and heavily visited by local dive centers.
Official tourism page confirming boat-only access in the Maro-Cerro Gordo area.
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