Local dive-center site list with Pared Amarilla access and depth.
La Herradura wall dive with orange coral and rich Mediterranean life.
La Herradura wall dive with orange coral and rich Mediterranean life.
Boat access makes a local operator the normal setup for Pared Amarilla.
Pared Amarilla is a boat-access wall dive in the Cerro Gordo Natural Park near La Herradura, with a yellow-tinged rock face, a deeper outer section, and a straightforward route along the park edge. Divers come for the color on the wall and the mix of Mediterranean life rather than for extreme depth, and the site works best as a calm, controlled drift or out-and-back boat dive. It is a classic Costa Tropical wall dive, so buoyancy, respect for the rock face, and timing the sea state matter more than raw depth.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 24m
Depth Note
Colorful wall profile with a deeper outer section in Cerro Gordo Natural Park.
Best Season
May through October, with summer bringing the warmest water and clearest visibility.
Typical Conditions
Moderate depth, clear water, mild currents, and calmer conditions on the right wind direction.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight on the wall, avoid fin kicks into the rock, and respect the natural park environment.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive around operator briefing and the protected park setting.
Legal Notes
Do not touch the wall or coral growth, and follow the local natural park guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access wall dive with strong color on the rock face and plenty of Mediterranean life.
Freediving
Possible only in calm conditions; the site is mainly better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited unless the sea is exceptionally calm; most of the structure sits deeper.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local dive-center site list with Pared Amarilla access and depth.
Costa Tropical diving overview and site grouping.
Operator page for the Pared Amarilla wall dive.
Regional tourism listing for Pared Amarilla in La Herradura.
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