Scuba Diving Honduras
Scuba diving Honduras is like staying at a five star hotel for a Budget Inn price. Located at the southern end of the
largest reef in the northern hemisphere. You dive in warm and crystal clear waters.
Utila is known for budget diving
and backpackers. Roatan has cruise ships and resorts. You can go off the beaten path to Guyanaja and the Cayos Cachinos .
The scuba gear is provided or you can bring your own. The water temperature is uaually over 80 degrees; so many divers
don't bother with a wetsuit.
The dive shops
have experienced
instructors and take safety seriously.
They offer all levels of scuba lessons.
The Dives
Scuba diving in Honduras has dives for beginners to experts. There are several wrecks. Caves and caverns you can dive. Night and
wall diving. You can dive shallow or deep.
Some of the more popular dive sites on Roatan. Mary's Place is a beautiful canyon
dive. Texas currents keep the reef healthy, so you see tons of fish. Half Moon Bay Wall
is located right in front of West End and you can go as deep as safety allows. There are two large cargo ships
sunk off Roatan
Utila has wreck diving including Nirvana sail boat. CJs drop off is one
of the more popular wall dives. The Maze is a great canyon dive.
Snorkeling
The Reef
Scuba Gear
Honduras is located on the Meso American reef. 95% of the Caribbean species swim here. People call the reef an underwater rainforest.
Turtles, dolphins, sharks, eels and countless fish make the reef their home.
The most famous resident
is the Whale Shark; the largest fish in the world. Utila is world famous for spotting whale Sharks
The Lion Fish
are the villains of the reef. The Lion Fish escaped from an aquarium in Miami. These fish are multiplying because they have no
natural predators in the area.
Scuba diving Honduras has warm waters, cheap diving and abundant wildlife.
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