Punta Espinosa Dive Site — Galápagos

About Punta Espinosa

Located on Fernandina's northeast coast, this site benefits from powerful cold-water upwellings that create one of the richest marine environments in the Galápagos. Marine iguanas feed on algae-covered rocks in the shallows while Galápagos penguins hunt small fish nearby. Sea lions, flightless cormorants, and fur seals all share this remarkable volcanic coastline.

Site Information

• Depth: 5–18 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Reef
• Current: Moderate
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Galápagos

Highlights

• Marine Iguanas
• Penguins
• Sea Lions
• Upwelling

Marine Life at Punta Espinosa

• Scalloped Hammerhead
• Whale Shark
• Marine Iguana
• Galápagos Sea Lion
• Oceanic Manta Ray
• Galapagos Penguin
• Surgeonfish
• Mola Mola

Liveaboards visiting Galápagos

• Galapagos Sky — 4.8/5, from €808/day