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La Piedra de la Ballena - Salango

Salango, Ecuador
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Shallow rocky formations with turtles, morays, and fish schools.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features three rocky formations ranging in depth from 8 to 19 meters. Currents are generally moderate. It’s a popular resting area for several marine species, including sea turtles, moray eels, and large schools of fish. The underwater environment provides opportunities for observing diverse marine life within this relatively shallow area.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

rocky reefturtleboat divebeginner friendlymoray eelschools of fishwide angle

Marine Life

sea turtlemoray eelking angelfishparrotfishpufferfishgruntsnapperscorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths and moderate currents are suitable for beginners, with abundant life for experienced divers.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 24.0°C

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