Kicker Rock (León Dormido) Dive Site — Galápagos
About Kicker Rock (León Dormido)
A dramatic volcanic tuff cone split vertically in two, creating a narrow channel with 70-metre walls on either side. Divers swim through the gap encountering hammerheads, Galápagos sharks, eagle rays, and sea turtles in the blue water between the rocks. One of the most iconic and photogenic dive sites in the entire archipelago, accessible as a day trip from San Cristóbal.
Site Information
- Depth: 5–30 m
- Difficulty: advanced
- Site type: Wall
- Current: Moderate
- Best time: Year-round
- Region: Galápagos
Highlights
- Hammerheads
- Galápagos Sharks
- Sea Turtles
- Wall Dive