El Valle de las Esponjas

Best time to dive

January to December; December to August; November to April

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayLikely
• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Shallow sections may suit confident 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