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The Islas Blancas, or
White Islands are right in front of Ixtapa's hotel zone. Boat transportation
ia available from Playa Linda or Zihuatanejo Bay. These dive sites
are recommended for expert divers with the exception of Zacatoso
whose shallow depth allows snorkeling. There is a large variety
of undersea flora and fauna considering the short distance from
the coastline.
Run your mouse pointer
over the dive flags for a brief description of the sites. |
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Islas
Blancas
Dive Sites |
Depth
in ft
Min/Max |
Currents/
Waves |
Main
Attractions |
Diver
Level* |
Activities
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| 14.
Zacatoso |
20/50 |
Low/Moderate |
Sea
Life |
T |
S,B,N,P,D |
| 15.
El Chato |
25/65 |
Low |
Sea
Life |
I |
N,B,P,D |
| 16.
Bajo del Chato |
65/80 |
Low/Moderate |
Sea
Life, Tunnels |
I |
N,B,P,D,M |
| 17.
Cueva de la Gata |
30/60 |
Low/Moderate |
Sea
Life, Cave |
A |
B,P |
| 18.
Torrecillas |
40/85 |
Moderate |
Sea
Life |
I |
N,B,P,D,M |
| 19.
Bajo del Zancudo |
45/65 |
Moderate |
Sea
Life, Coral |
I |
B |
| 20.
Bajo Seco |
65/100+ |
Moderate/High |
Sea
Life, Big Fish |
A |
B,P,D,M |
| 21.
Bajo del Borracho |
50/100 |
Moderate/High |
Sea
Life |
A |
B,P,D,M |
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*T=Tourist:
No license-
Max depth 30 feet
B=Basic: Max depth 50 feet
I=Intermediate-Max depth 100 feet
A=Advanced |
**N=Night
Dive
B = Natural Beauty
P=Photography
D=Deep Dive
S=Snorkeling
M=Multilevel dive |
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