Dive-site story
Situated off the coast of Salango within the buffer zone of Machalilla National Park, this rocky outcrop features submerged volcanic boulders, crevices, and ledges. Divers drift along rocky shelves covered in barnacles and soft corals, encountering diverse Pacific reef fauna and passing pelagics.
Vocalizations of migrating humpback whales frequently heard underwater during austral winter
Sheltered rock crevices sheltering green morays, lobsters, and octopuses
Schools of Pacific creolefish, king angelfish, and yellowtail surgeonfish hovering over the boulders
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The austral winter coincides with the humpback whale migration along the Ecuadorian coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Green TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| King AngelfishHolacanthus passer | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Humpback WhaleMegaptera novaeangliae | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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