Dominican Republic
Pozo La Hicotea (Pedernales)
- Max depth45 m (148 ft)
- CertificationFull cave
- Water temperature≈ 24–26 °C (75–79 °F)estimated, no reports yet
- SpecialExperienced divers
Diving and fills
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The dive
Fresh water without flow. The cave was first explored by Denis Bourret (Golden Arrow).
A vertical shaft from -28 to -45 m: plan gas and deco for that depth, far from help.
Profile and sections
Fresh water without flow. The cave was first explored by Denis Bourret (Golden Arrow).
- Depth and profile
- To -45 m; about 200 m long. A tunnel 7–8 m wide at about -12 m that branches in a cross after 70 m, then a straight shaft from -28 to -45 m, below which a passage runs on for 80 m and rises again to -20 m.
- Configuration
- Twin 11 l (80 cft) cylinders (2003).
Who can dive where
- At least Full cave
- Configurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount / CCR
- Goes down to 45 m (trimix or deco may be needed)
- Experienced divers only
Experienced divers
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How to get there
In Pedernales province near the Haitian border, five minutes' walk from Pozo La Piscina, in the dry forest; the well is hard to find. A natural rock platform at the pool makes the entry easy. Data from 2003: ask about current access.
Around Pozo La Hicotea (Pedernales)
FillsNo fill station known nearby
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