Dive-site story
Islote Los Ahorcados rises offshore between Ayampe and Puerto López as a pair of jagged, wave-sculpted rock formations. Underwater, the volcanic structure gives way to rocky ridges, swim-throughs, and scattered boulder fields that shelter a dense concentration of Pacific reef organisms. Swells sweeping across the open Pacific can create noticeable surge around the shallower pinnacles, while the sheltered leeward pockets offer easier cruising across sandy channels and rocky slopes.
Rugged volcanic reef topography featuring shallow archways and crevices
Green sea turtles feeding among algae-covered boulders
Frequent encounters with schooling reef fish and large moray eels tucked into rocky crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warm oceanic currents bring clearer water and calmer conditions, though cooler winter months offer the chance to hear migrating humpback whales singing during dives
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| King AngelfishHolacanthus passer | Common | ||||||||||||
| Jeweled MorayMuraena lentiginosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common |
Marine forecast
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