La Herradura Dive Site
A horseshoe-shaped volcanic reef where rocky ledges, sandy channels and schooling fish meet.
Life Inside La Herradura
Diving La Herradura
From the boat, we descend onto the upper volcanic platform and follow the reef as it curves into its distinctive horseshoe shape. The rock drops from around 10 meters toward sand near 20 to 21 meters, with gullies, small caves and ledges along the boundary between reef and seabed.
The site is also known as Los Roncadores del Palm Mar, named after the schools that often gather inside the curved formation. Barracuda and bogues may move above the reef, while moray eels, octopus and Canarian lobsters shelter in the cracks. Rays may be found on the sand, with seasonal angel sharks also possible during the right time of year.
Current is not always present, but it can become moderate. The curved reef offers different route options across the rocks and sand, helping us keep the dive comfortable when the water begins to move.
The curved reef and rocky openings show why precise control matters on dives like this, skills developed further during our PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty.
