A must do in the Florida Keys!!! General Facts: Christ of the Abyss is a 8 ½ foot, 4,000 pound bronze sculpture of Jesus Christ that stands in 25 feet of water off of Key Largo, Florida. It is located near Dry Rocks, about six miles east-northeast of the Key Largo Cut, in the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. I was very fortunate to finally visit the Christ of the Abyss after wanting to go for many years! We went on my fiancé’s boat. We looked for the coordinates on the web and simply followed them. When you arrive you will see a good number of ball boat bouees set up with a rope which allows you to tie up. They then have a floater which says«Statue» which marks the spot. It’s a really cool spot if you are an amateur snorkeler. The water is 25 deep so if you are a beginner and feel comfortable being in that depth you should be good. There are tons of colorful fish around which makes the snorkeling adventure very special. It is my understanding you can go on a tour from John Penne camp for $ 35 – 50. If it includes snorkeling gear I say it’s totally worth it. Definitely a place worth checking out if you are in the Key Largo Area. Here is a website with more info: See my video below! Enjoy!
Arielis B.
Classificação do local: 5 Miami, FL
What an impression! I didn’t go out on a tour. My boyfriend knew about this and took a few of us out there to check it out. My cousin was able to get low enough to be right next to him & in turn got an awesome picture underwater! It’s easy snorkeling for beginners. But watch out for the current. Both times we went out there it was pretty strong. Definitely a must see!!! :)
Luis s.
Classificação do local: 5 Miami, FL
What a great place to go if you are an amateur snorkeler/diver! Its not to deep pretty good water clarity lots of fish to see as well. The best thing it you dont need a boat, you can pay 30 – 45 dollars and they will take you there snorkeling gear included!!! There is a late afternoon snorkel trip which includes champagne and a sunset… Reef Roamer does the sunset champagne thing(877) 453‑0110, Great to go with a group of friends/girlfriend whatever good idea for a mini getaway!!! Christ of the abyss is probably one of the more famous reefs in the keys some facts on statue. The original sculpture, «Il Cristo degli Abissi» is in the Mediterranean sea off San Fruttuoso between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera. It was placed in the water on 22 August 1954 at approximately 17 metres depth, and stands 2.5 metres(8.5 feet) tall. «Il Cristo degli Abissi» was created by Guido Galletti after an idea of Italian swimmer /diver Duilio Marcante. The statue was placed near the spot where Dario Gonzatti died in 1947. He was the first Italian to use SCUBA gear. San Fruttuoso San Fruttuoso The statue depicts Christ in a pose offering peace. His hands and head are raised toward the surface(or the sky, when positioned above water).
