Tourism/ecotourism context for Morrocoy National Park, conservation status, and marine life.
Boat dive between Cayo Sur and Cayo Norte in Morrocoy.
Boat dive between Cayo Sur and Cayo Norte in Morrocoy.
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Cayo Medio is a boat dive in Morrocoy set between Cayo Sur and Cayo Norte, with a compact profile that mixes coral, scattered wreck pieces, and a small shipwreck. The site suits guided certified divers who want a short, varied drop rather than a long swim. Expect Caribbean reef fish, rays, turtles, morays, barracuda, and other familiar hard-bottom species when the sea is settled.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 22m
Depth Note
Operator sources describe a typical dive profile around 18 m and a site maximum of 22 m.
Typical Conditions
Warm Caribbean water, coral heads, scattered wreck pieces, and a short guided boat approach from the coast.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around coral and wreck debris, and follow the guide's route closely on the boat drop.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only within Morrocoy's protected cayo system; plan through a licensed guide or operator.
Legal Notes
Morrocoy is a protected park area, so treat coral, fish, and submerged objects as no-take and no-touch.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Cayo Medio is best approached as a guided boat dive with a compact route that combines coral, wreck debris, and a small shipwreck.
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
Tourism/ecotourism context for Morrocoy National Park, conservation status, and marine life.
Site-specific Morrocoy excursion page with Cayo Medio, depth, wreck, visibility, and trip-format details.
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