Max depth of 84 Feet for about an hour
It had been a long time since we had dove the swim throughs at Palancar Caves. Even though the word caves is in the title, it's a misnomer. This area is filled with coral pinnacles that have big gaps in them. Advanced divers, who are good with their bouyency, can swim in and out of the gaps and often see a world rarely seen. The insides of the tunnels are filled with a kaleidoscope of colorful corals; pinks, reds, greens, browns, oranges, and vivid yellows. Big fish like to hide in them.
It had been a long time since we had dove the swim throughs at Palancar Caves. Even though the word caves is in the title, it's a misnomer. This area is filled with coral pinnacles that have big gaps in them. Advanced divers, who are good with their bouyency, can swim in and out of the gaps and often see a world rarely seen. The insides of the tunnels are filled with a kaleidoscope of colorful corals; pinks, reds, greens, browns, oranges, and vivid yellows. Big fish like to hide in them.
Sometimes you can surprise a shark of a ray.
Eagle Ray! Until you've seen one it is hard to describe the magic you feel when you do. These are magnificent, shy creatures with 8 to 10 foot wing spans. Their bellies are white, but their backs are black with hundreds of iridescent circles. Their faces literally look like an eagle, hence their name. As we came around one pinnacle there it was! When she saw us, she pulled up short and turned to retreat to the deep. In those few seconds we all felt blessed.
Enjoy!
Cheri & John 
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