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<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nSome renowned diving sites:<\/h3>\n
FLOREANA<\/strong>
Enderby Islet, Punta Ayora, Champion Islet, and Devil\u2019s Crown are dive sites where you can encounter sea lions, exotic fish, barracudas, black coral, Gal\u00e1pagos sharks, moray eels, some hammerhead sharks, and rays.
During navigation to Floreana Island, there is a high chance of seeing dolphins and snorkeling with them.<\/p>\nGORDON ROCKS<\/strong>
The best daily tour for experienced divers: turtles, large cold-water fish, tropical fish, hammerhead sharks, Gal\u00e1pagos sharks, white-tip reef sharks, black-tip sharks, large moray eels, golden rays, and eagle rays.<\/p>\nNORTH SEYMOUR<\/strong>
Groups of hammerhead sharks, many tropical fish, turtles, moray eels, manta rays, and white-tip reef sharks.<\/p>\nCOUSINS ROCK<\/strong>
An intermediate site that combines wall diving and close-up exploration: sea lions, thousands of fish, white-tip reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and manta rays. On the impressive rock wall, you can observe invertebrates and black coral.<\/p>\nBARTOLOM\u00c9<\/strong>
Turtles, white-tip reef sharks, many fish, invertebrates, and an interesting rock formation. After diving, snorkeling is possible to observe the penguins found at this site.<\/p>\nMOSQUERA ISLET<\/strong>
Large schools of manta rays, white-tip reef sharks, and possibly hammerhead and eagle rays. Many tropical fish and sea lions.<\/p>\nDAPHN\u00c9 ISLET<\/strong>
Rock diving with moray eels, white-tip reef sharks, sea lions, caves with invertebrates, hammerhead sharks, turtles, black coral, and hundreds of fish.<\/p>\nSANTA F\u00c9<\/strong>
Easy diving with little current. Sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and occasionally hammerhead sharks. Snorkeling with sea lions on the surface.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Diving at the Coast” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:26|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nAYANGUE<\/strong><\/h3>\nAyangue is a fishing village located north of Punta Blanca (Santa Elena province). The village lies in a calm bay.
Known for its clear, warm waters and pristine coral reefs, Ayangue is an excellent spot for diving enthusiasts.
Dives are possible (about 20 minutes by boat from the beach) around El Viejo Island and El Pelado Island, where there are underwater caves. Diving here allows you to observe coral reefs and abundant marine life.<\/p>\n
\nSALANGO ISLAND<\/strong><\/h3>\nSalango Island is part of the Puerto L\u00f3pez canton (about 30 minutes by boat). Rich in anthropological history, it was inhabited by the Valdivia culture around 1800 B.C.
It is an exceptional site for scuba diving: you can observe a great variety of colorful fish and crystal-clear reefs unique to the Ecuadorian coast.<\/p>\n
Nearby, another interesting site is the \u201cLos Ahorcados\u201d islet, where you can find great marine biodiversity associated with the reefs, including lobsters, sea cucumbers, corals, crabs, oysters, octopuses, and turtles.<\/p>\n
\nISLA DE LA PLATA<\/strong><\/h3>\nIsla de la Plata is the most important site of Machalilla National Park. Since prehistoric times, it has been used as a sun-worship center by pre-Columbian cultures.
Diving around the island is rich in coral reefs. Another major attraction is humpback whale watching, as they migrate from Antarctica between June and September.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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