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Calm conditions, reserve status, and easy boat access from the marina.
Dive Spot Guide•
The Tongues
The Tongues is a shallow volcanic reef dive in Playa Blanca.
Best as an easy boat dive from Playa Blanca Port, with lava walls, sand gaps, and photo features that stay comfortable for most divers.
About The Tongues
The Tongues is a signature Playa Blanca dive where small lava walls jut from the main reef with sand gaps in between, creating a hand-like layout that is easy to read underwater. The window and archway add a playful photo route without turning the site into a complicated dive. It is a calm, fish-heavy boat dive with a shallow volcanic profile that suits most divers when the water is settled.
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Research Estimate At The Tongues
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 22m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
Where Is The Tongues?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Tongues Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 18m
Depth Note
Maximum depth stated as 18 m; lava reef formations are about 6 m high.
Best Season
Year-round; Playa Blanca is known for calm conditions and excellent visibility.
Typical Conditions
Calm, clear, volcanic-lava reef conditions with sand gaps and a shallow profile.
Safety & Access At The Tongues
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep the window and archway as photo features only; do not treat them as penetration if buoyancy or visibility is poor.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Playa Blanca Port; no shore entry is implied by the operator guides.
Legal Notes
The site sits in a protected marine reserve where fishing is not allowed.
Local Intel For The Tongues
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving to a maximum depth of 18 m along lava reef structures.
Freediving
Only the very shallow edge suits breath-hold practice; the main lava walls are better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the very shallow edge; the main reef is better as scuba.
Wildlife at The Tongues
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Tongues
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Tongues
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility22m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
