Punta Perdiz on the Bay of Pigs coast in Cuba's Matanzas province is a wall-diving site where the seabed drops off sharply just 20-30 meters from shore. With little freshwater runoff to cloud the water, visibility stays around 30 meters year-round, and the limestone wall is marked by black coral growth, caves, and swim-throughs. The site also carries historical weight as the shoreline where CIA-backed Cuban exiles landed during the failed 1961 invasion.
Highlights
A steep wall dive that begins just 20-30 meters from shore
Near-total absence of freshwater runoff keeps visibility around 30 meters year-round
A limestone cliff face riddled with black coral growth, caves, and swim-throughs
The historic landing site of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, near the Playa Girón museum
Good to know
·Most dives are shore entries, so be prepared to carry your own gear over rocky terrain to the water
SafetyThe wall drops off steeply, so track depth and decompression limits carefully with a dive computer
SeasonThe dry season from December to April offers the most reliable visibility and calmer seas
·Card payments are limited in Cuba, so bring cash (euros are widely accepted)
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