Los Roques · Venezuela · Wall
La Salina
A 32 m dive in strong currents
Area photo: Jbdrm · Public domain
La Salina is a 32 m dive in the Los Roques archipelago where strong currents run. Visibility ranges from 15 to 45 m, and the current is the main factor in the dive, so the site suits divers comfortable with depth and moving water.
0Where 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 Salina reaches 32 m, with strong currents running over the site. Visibility ranges from 15 to 45 m. The dive starts from the open boat that carries divers out to the site, and the current is the main thing to plan around.
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.
Know before you go
- Strong currents run through the site.
Sources
- Diving points - Los Roques — Posada Macondo
- Venezuela: Chapbook 1998 — Undercurrent
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