Where and when to see American crocodiles

Saltwater-tolerant crocodiles of Caribbean mangroves, met by snorkellers in Cuba's Jardines de la Reina under expert guidance.

This guide documents sightings in 1 Good Dives region.

Colored-pencil illustration: one American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus).

American crocodiles sighting calendar

Calendar months, every year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Peak = best odds · ● = regularly seen · blank = unlikely.

Calendars describe animal presence, not weather or site access; check each region’s dive season. For grouped animals, a marked month may apply to only one member of the group. Sightings vary by site and dive.

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