Los Roques · Venezuela · Reef
La Guasa
A 35 m dive among the archipelago's best-known sites
Area photo: Jbdrm · Public domain
La Guasa, also called Piedra de La Guasa, is a dive in the Los Roques archipelago that reaches 35 m. It is one of the sites named first in the archipelago's dive lists, and visibility there runs from 15 to 27 m. Divers reach it by open boat, with the descent made from the boat.
Also known as Piedra de La Guasa.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Los Roques and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
La Guasa is a dive to 35 m in the Los Roques archipelago, with visibility between 15 and 27 m. Dives start from an open boat, so the entry is a descent from the boat rather than a walk-in from the shore.
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 | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Good |
Season follows Los Roques: Jan–Apr is the dry season with the calmest water and best visibility; Oct–Nov brings the most rain and the murkiest lagoon.
Dive videos
Un día en la Piedra de La Guasa | Buceo en los roques con Arrecife Divers · arrecifedivers on YouTube
Sources
- Diving points - Los Roques — Posada Macondo
- Venezuela: Chapbook 1998 — Undercurrent
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