Dive-site story
Located along the volcanic coast of San Cristóbal Island just outside Wreck Bay, Pared de Tijeretas features a steep basaltic wall that plunges into sandy seafloor. Diving here frequently involves close interactions with playful juvenile Galápagos sea lions darting from the nearby rookeries. The rocky topography and boulder fields provide sheltering crevices for resting whitetip reef sharks and green sea turtles, while open water sections attract pelagic visitors when currents run along the headland.
Frequent, inquisitive encounters with Galápagos sea lions in the shallows and midwater
Volcanic wall structure filled with crevices, sponges, and resting whitetip reef sharks
Green sea turtles grazing on algae along the rocky ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The warm and wet season offers higher water temperatures and calmer seas, while the cool garúa season brings richer nutrient upwelling.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galápagos Sea LionZalophus wollebaeki | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Black Striped SalemaXenocys jessiae | Common |
Marine forecast
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