Roatán · Honduras · Drift · Wall
Pablo's Place
Schooling horse-eye jacks above a wall where turtles graze
Area photo: William Eburn · CC BY 2.5
Pablo's Place is a drift along an outer wall on the western tip of Roatán, where the current is moderate rather than strong. That makes it a good introduction to drift diving on the island's outer walls, with turtles on the reef and jacks schooling overhead.
Also known as Pablos Place, Pablos.
Where it is and how deep
16.2665° N, 86.5981° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The drift runs along the wall between 12 m (40 ft) and a little over 30 m (100 ft), carried by a moderate current. Turtles graze on the wall face while schools of horse-eye jacks hold in the blue overhead; the site suits advanced beginners diving with a guide.
Marine life and season
- Sea turtles
- Trevally & jacks
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Roatán: March to August is dry with the calmest seas; October to February is the rainy season, wettest in November and December.
Dive videos
Diving at Pablo's Place with Roatan Divers · UMI Productions Roatan on YouTube
Sources
- Diving sites in Roatan, Honduras — Dive the World
- Pablo's Place — ScubaGo
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Wall
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Reef
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Cave & cavern
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Wreck
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Reef
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Drift
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Wall
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