Barranco

Impressive cliff dive with turtles, sharks, and a small cavern.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located on the south-east side of the bay, offers a compelling underwater experience. It's approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Puerto Ayora and is suitable for divers with varying levels of experience—particularly those completing introductory training or honing their skills for advanced certification. The area features an impressive underwater cliff face, creating a dynamic environment teeming with marine life. Divers can frequently encounter graceful sea turtles, large schools of vibrant Salema fish (small striped fish), rays, and various black tip and white tip sharks. For adventurous explorers, there's the opportunity to explore a small cavern where lobsters may be found. Visibility is good in this area.

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

wall divesharkturtlecavernbeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

sea turtlesSalema fishraysblack tip sharkswhite tip sharkslobsters

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Suitable for introductory training and skill development with moderate depth.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepth
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 20.5°C

Wind

Tide

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