Elefante

Unique elephant-shaped rock with diverse reef and pelagic life.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located near Sombrero Island. It features a prominent rock formation known as "Elefante" (Elephant), distinguished by its unique shape resembling an elephant. The site offers diving depths suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Conditions are best when there are no waves or strong winds, making it also an excellent location for snorkeling. Regular visitors include spot tail grunts, angelfishes, octopuses, moray eels, and nudibranchs. With some luck, white tip sharks, eagle rays, and sea turtles may be spotted.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

rock formationsharkturtlebeginner friendlymacro photographywide anglesnorkeling

Marine Life

spot-tail gruntangelfishoctopusmoray eelnudibranchwhite-tip reef sharkeagle raysea turtle

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers varying depths suitable for all experience levels, conditions permitting.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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