Darwin's Arch Dive Site — Galápagos

Darwin's Arch dive site in Galápagos

About Darwin's Arch

The holy grail of Galápagos diving and one of the world's top dive sites. Massive schools of hundreds of scalloped hammerheads patrol the arch while whale sharks cruise past during the cold season. Dolphins, Galápagos sharks, and green turtles complete the spectacle at this remote, current-swept pinnacle accessible only by liveaboard.

Site Information

  • Depth: 13–28 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: Pinnacle
  • Current: Strong
  • Best time: June–November
  • Region: Galápagos

Highlights

  • Whale sharks
  • Hammerhead schools
  • Dolphins
  • Galápagos sharks

Marine Life at Darwin's Arch

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