Ecuador has a rich marine life off its Pacific coast. It has fascinating under water life, scuba diving off its shores is an excellent experience. Ecuador has two principal areas for diving: Around the Galapagos Islands and at various dive sites in the waters of Machalilla National Park, particularly Isla de la Plata which is like a mini-Galapagos.
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Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Española Island or Hood Island is one of the oldest islands of the Galápagos islands. It is located in the southernmost part of the archipelago. Española is famous for its ...
Location: Galápagos province Region: Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador's coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 ...
Location: Galápagos province Region: Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)
Bird-watching, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Genovesa Island is a shield volcano and the most northeastern of the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. It has a horseshoe shape, forming the Darwin Bay. Genovesa is also known as "Tower ...
Location: Galápagos province Region: Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)
Beaches & Surfing, Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), Snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Spondylus route
Isla de la Plata ("Silver Island") is an island full of natural wildlife, located 25 mi (40 km) offshore. Isla de la Plata is part of Machalilla National Park and part ...
Location: Manabí province Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)
Beaches & Surfing, Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving, Spondylus route
Machalilla National Park is one of the largest protected areas located in Manabi, Ecuador. The park has many islands and beautiful beaches to enjoy, from June to September, humpback whales ...
Location: Manabí province Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)
Beaches & Surfing, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Puná Island is a large island off the coast of the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador. It has a protected area of 855 square km., well known for its great mangroves ...
Location: Guayas province Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)
Beaches & Surfing, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Rabida Island is an unpopulated island. Most of the coastline is rocky except for a beach on the northeast side. Rabida Island has a peculiar red color, caused by the ...
Location: Galápagos province Region: Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)
Beaches & Surfing, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
San Cristobal island is located in the east side of the Galápagos archipelago. San Cristóbal Island lies approximately 600 miles (965 km) west of mainland Ecuador. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, capital of ...
Location: Galápagos province Region: Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The island of Santa Cruz is the most populated tourist destination and one of the most popular in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Located right in the center of the archipelago, ...
Location: Galápagos province Region: Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Santa Fé Island is a small and one of the oldest islands in Galápagos, Ecuador. Santa Fé Island, also known as Barrington, offers one of the most beautiful and sheltered ...
Location: Galápagos province Region: Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Isla Santiago is an island of the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador. Santiago is also known as San Salvador Island and is located northeast of Santa Cruz Island. Santiago Island has the ...