www.blackfrogdivers.com · Operator
Local operator page with depth, visibility, and marine-life notes for Piedra del Hombre.
Dive Spot Guide•
Piedra del Hombre
Piedra del Hombre is a training-friendly La Herradura boat dive.
Rocky La Herradura dive with boat, beach, or cliff entry; shallow-to-mid depth profile, clear water, and a reputation for easy training days.
About Piedra del Hombre
Piedra del Hombre is an easy rocky dive east of La Herradura bay, known for training and course work across different skill levels. The site runs over walls, cracks, and rock ledges, with a shallow top section and a slightly deeper outer line. It can be entered by boat, from the beach, or by cliff jump, but boat access is the most comfortable when wind or tide make the exits less predictable.
•
Research Estimate At Piedra del Hombre
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Piedra del Hombre?
This spotNearby spotsExplore nearby spots on the map
Community sourced coordinates.
Piedra del Hombre Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 18m
Depth Note
Shallow rocky plateau with a slightly deeper outer line; public guides cluster around the high teens, with some listings starting around 8 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Easy but intense rocky reef with a shallow top section, a deeper outer line, and clear-water conditions that are best when the sea is calm.
Safety & Access At Piedra del Hombre
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessWaves
Safety Notes
If you enter by cliff jump, wind and tide changes can make the exit impossible. Boat access is the safest fallback when conditions soften the shore exits.
Access Restrictions
Cliff and beach exits depend on wind and tide conditions; boat access is the most reliable option.
Legal Notes
No permit is noted in the public directory listings.
Local Intel For Piedra del Hombre
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for courses and training, with a rocky profile that lets instructors keep the dive simple while still showing plenty of structure.
Wildlife at Piedra del Hombre
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Piedra del Hombre
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Piedra del Hombre
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
