Jardín is a coral-covered rock formation whose top sits 6 m below the surface and whose base reaches 33 m. Arches of several sizes cut through it, and the dive is meant for advanced divers with a well-filled logbook.
Also known as Garden.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive is built around a rock formation covered with corals, its highest point 6 m below the surface and its maximum depth 33 m. Arches of several sizes stand along the formation, and divers need advanced experience and a substantial logbook.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Prime |
Season follows Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Austral summer (Dec-Mar) brings the calmest seas and warmest water; austral winter (Jun-Aug) can bring swell that limits boat access to exposed sites.
Sources
- Buceo - Rapa Nui Dive Center — Rapa Nui Dive Center
- Scuba diving on Easter Island — The RTW Guys
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