Nord-Est Department

Haiti

The reef is very interesting as it is cut through by large channels where water movement in and out of the Caracol bay has eroded the reef away. 

The reef does not have lots of coral growth on it but it attracts fish due to its irregular formation. 

To get to the Caracol Reef you need to hire a boat from Ft. Lberte town.  There are a number of fishermen who will take you for the day for the equivalent of $30-40 USD.  From Ft. Liberte and one of the 40hp motors, they can get you to the center of the outer part of the reef in 15-20 min. 

There you have to do a backwards roll entry as the boat are too small for a giant stride.  The return to the boat will require that you hand all your gear to the boat driver and with your fins still on you will have to do a hard fin kick to get back in the boat. 

Caracol Barrier Reef