Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Salango within the buffer zone of Machalilla National Park, Parcela Marina features a sheltered rocky bottom interspersed with sandy channels and patch reefs. The site originally served as a marine study area and coral monitoring plot. Rocky boulders shelter macro life and juvenile reef fish, providing straightforward navigation in protected waters.
Protected rocky reef habitat supporting marine conservation research
Macro photography opportunities with seahorses and nudibranchs tucked into rocky crevices
Frequent sightings of sea turtles feeding on algae-covered rocks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and clearer visibility occur during the rainy season, whereas cooler currents dominate the middle of the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific seahorseHippocampus ingens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic green morayGymnothorax steindachneri | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez rainbow wrasseThalassoma lucasanum | Common | ||||||||||||
| King angelfishHolacanthus passer | Common |
Marine forecast
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