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Parcela Marina - Salango

Salango, Ecuador
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Shallow staghorn coral reef with diverse marine life.

Boat Access
6m Avg Depth
8m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a substantial coral reef, resembling an antlered staghorn coral formation, covering over 700 square meters. It sits at a shallow depth of no more than 8 meters. The area boasts an incredible diversity of marine life, including the fascinating frogfish. This location is particularly well-suited for beginner divers.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefturtlebeginner friendlymacro photographyshallow

Marine Life

staghorn coralfrogfishpufferfishparrotfishmoray eelangelfishsea starboxfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Very shallow maximum depth of 8 meters and typically mild currents.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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