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Top 5 dive spots
and areas

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The Galapagos has numerous dive spots and areas - and everyone has his favorite. These are the best:

Darwin and Wolf Islands
Situated in the far northwest of the Galapagos Islands. Only divers may visit them - and even then, they are prohibited from stepping foot on land.

Gordon Rock and the Plazas
Both lie near each other, just off Santa Cruz Island.

Devil's Crown
A small rocky islet off Floreana Island.

Cousin's Rock
Off Santiago Island.

Kicker Rock aka Leon Dormido
A soaring rock formation off San Cristobal Island.

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Reputation

The Galapagos Islands are widely considered one of the finest places on our planet for serious diving.

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Needed diving proficiency
level in the Galapagos

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Nearly all Galapagos diving spots are recommended only for intermediate to advanced divers because of strong currents, low visibility, thermoclimes, cold water, compression chamber inaccessibility, and sizeable marine creatures (as large as whale sharks).

However, dive operators in Puerto Ayora have outings that take lower-skilled divers to nearby, less-challenging sites.

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Diving page - PAGE TWO

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Best 5 islands
Top 5 land & shore wildlife
Top 5 birds
Top 5 marine life

Best Galapagos ships by category
Boat class - pros & cons
Itinerary tips
Cost and booking tips

Best time to go
Getting there tips
Packing tips
Snorkeling tips
Diving tips
Some more helpful tips

Celebrity Xpedition
Charles Darwin - Brief bio
Interesting Galapagos facts

World's Top 100 Wonders

World's Top 1000 Wonders

Site map

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