El Bajon

Best time to dive

January to April

What you might see

• Hammerhead sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not offered - deep offshore seamount requiring scuba/liveaboard access

Safety notes

Strong currents, remote offshore location with no on-site recompression chamber, advanced certification required

Permits & fees

Malpelo Flora and Fauna Sanctuary marine park fee (cited around USD 400-440 for a 10-11 day liveaboard trip); Advanced Open Water plus 50+ logged dives required

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Buenaventura