Best Diving Spots in the Galapagos
Sitting about 650 miles west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, the magical Galapagos Islands are truly a magical and unique place from where you will come back with unforgettable memories and probably thousands of pictures. These seemingly desolate islands actually burst at the seams with a unique and abundant wildlife. Protected from human conquest for centuries, the wild animals that call the Galapagos home still have little instinctive fear of man.
If you are looking for adventure, the Galapagos Archipelago is the perfect place to combine your love for nature and sports. Hiking, biking, kayaking, diving or snorkeling are all available, and this in one of the most enchanting settings in the world. Read this guide to learn about the best adventure activities to experience on your Galapagos vacation.
One of the most praised activities in the Galapagos is of course diving, as the islands are filled with the hundreds of exotic species that call the Galapagos home which you will be able to encounter and observe from up close and personal. For experienced divers, Wolf Island and Darwin Island are usually considered as some of the most extraordinary diving spots in the world. Swim side by side with hammerhead and Galapagos sharks, dolphins, eagle rays, barracudas, sea lions and sea turtles. The world famous Arch at Darwin Island in particular, awaits you for an amazing and unique diving experience.
Beginners need not be afraid as there are myriads diving sites that are perfect for those attempting their first dives. No deeper than 50 feet, the Northern Channel, in the south of Seymour Island, is probably the fishiest place in the Galapagos, and features a gigantic field of garden eels, stingrays, tipped reef sharks and many more. The Gardneras Seamount boasts the biggest biodiversity on the islands. Here you can spot Mexican goatfish, moray eels, sting rays, spotted eagle rays, white tipped reef sharks, pacific burr fish, guinea fowl puffers, to name but a few.
Other noteworthy diving spots include Cousins Rock, located north of Bartolome Island, Gordon's Rock around Santa Cruz Island, or North Plaza.
About the Author
This guide to island hopping in the Galapagos was written by an Ecuador travel expert at Latin America For Less available to help you custom design your exciting and adventurous Ecuador vacations.
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