40 Cannons
Also known as: Cuarenta Cañones
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
What you might see
- Nurse sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow depth makes it snorkelable as well as diveable
Safety notes
Remote reef navigation requires an experienced local captain familiar with the surrounding reef maze; site only reachable with guided boat access
Permits & fees
Banco Chinchorro is a UNESCO/CONANP biosphere reserve - access is only via CONANP-authorized dive operators with a reserve permit; exact per-diver fee amount not independently confirmed
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Mahahual
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.