Dominican Republic
El Pantano
- Max depth10 m (33 ft)
- CertificationFull cave
- Water temperature≈ 24–26 °C (75–79 °F)estimated, no reports yet
- SpecialSidemount
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The dive
El Pantano ('the swamp') is named for the colour of the entry, but it is a sinkhole: behind the restrictions lies a pronounced halocline and then crystal-clear water.
Profile and sections
El Pantano ('the swamp') is named for the colour of the entry, but it is a sinkhole: behind the restrictions lies a pronounced halocline and then crystal-clear water. The rock is soft and crumbly; side passages and restrictions carry a collapse risk.
- Depth and profile
- Main line to about -10 m
- Configuration
- Sidemount: restrictions between boulders.
Who can dive where
- At least Full cave
- Configurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount
- Goes down to 10 m (trimix or deco may be needed)
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How to get there
Ten minutes' walk past El Árbol, due east. Park in front of the landowner's house and pay (or buy his lemons). Gear up in the mud, wade or crawl until it gets deeper.
Around El Pantano
FillsNo fill station known nearby
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