Garifuna Reef
Dive site
A shallow reef system adjacent to Chachahuate Caye's Garifuna fishing community, where generations of sustainable fishing practice have left the reef in remarkable condition. Parrotfish and surgeonfish graze coral in numbers rarely seen on Caribbean reefs open to tourism, the Garifuna community leads guided snorkel and dive tours that fund reef stewardship, and the cultural dimension of this dive is as rich as the marine life.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Variable
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
12 to 18 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 30°C
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Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Current | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
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