Dive-site story
El Ancla, or The Anchor, is situated off the protected waters of Isla del Caño Biological Reserve. The site gets its name from a historic ship anchor resting along the rocky substrate and sandy channels. Volcanic boulders, soft corals, and scattered rocky ledges create shelter for resting reef sharks, foraging sea turtles, and large schools of coastal pelagics sweeping in from open water.
Historic ship anchor embedded among volcanic boulders and sandy channels
Frequent encounters with whitetip reef sharks resting on the seabed
Large schools of Pacific grunts, snappers, and passing trevally
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry season months offer calmer sea crossings and the most consistent water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Pacific creole-fishCephalopholis colonus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin surgeonfishAcanthurus xanthopterus | Common |
Marine forecast
