Acuario (Maria la Gorda)
Also known as: Aquarium (El Acuario)
Best time to dive
January to December; December to August; November to April
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- Manta rayPossible
- Whale sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow (3-6 m), fish-rich patch reef, excellent for snorkelers
Safety notes
Remote Guanahacabibes location (~300 km from Havana) with limited nearby emergency/medical infrastructure; otherwise standard boat-diving practice
Permits & fees
Inside Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve); diving is arranged exclusively through the government-operated Maria la Gorda International Diving Center; proof of certification/logbook and a signed waiver required; no separate park dive-permit fee documented
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Maria la Gorda
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.