Isla Tortuga
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Galapagos Islands (Isabela Island), Ecuador
Best timeDecember to May
Water temp20-26°C / 68-79°F
Visibility15-30m / 50-100ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth30 m
Avg depth18 m
Nearest airportGPS
Hammerhead sharksGalapagos sharksWall dive
Scuba
Isla Tortuga is a collapsed volcanic crater that offers an exciting and advanced dive. The steep walls and currents attract a variety of sharks, including schooling hammerheads and Galapagos sharks.
Features
A submerged volcanic caldera that is a magnet for pelagic life. The site is known for its shark encounters, with hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks being common. The currents can be strong.
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