Scuba Diving in Ecuador is entirely concentrated to the Galapagos Islands, an active volcanic zone which is still in the process of developing since about 4 million years. Constituting almost 13 islands, and situated some 6 hundred miles west of Ecuador, the scenic beauty of the Galapagos Archipelago attracts thousands of tourists each year. It is not only the land of Galapagos but also the water body that accounts for its natural beauty. Fortunately, the flora and fauna of the region remains unharmed by the the human activities and even the sea creatures are aware of this security. Hence snorkeling and scuba diving are two of the hottest outdoor activities tourists can look forward to among the outdoor activities in Galapagos, Ecuador.
The water body around Galapagos Archipelago harbors the second largest marine reserve in the world and is home to a large number of marine species. Many of thee marine species are peculiar to this particular place. If you are scuba diving in the Galapagos watch out for Manta Rays, Sea Turtle, Sea Lions, Penguins, Dolphins, a variety of flora and fauna. To assist you know these creatures better, bilingual scuba diving masters would always be at your disposal.
Here are the names of some well known Scuba Diving sites among he 30 scuba diving siites. Choose your scuba diving site according to the level of scuba diving skill:
- ACADEMY BAY
- SANTA FE ISLAND
- BEAGLE ROCKS
- PINZON US
- COUSINS ROCK
- SEYMOUR ISLAND
- FLOREANA ISLAND
- DAPHNE
- GUY FAWKES
- GORDON ROCKS
- NIGHT DIVE
Scuba Diving in the Galapagos region of Ecuador is unique for its diverse variety of marine life. Availing all kinds scuba diving services from the Galapagos hotels is easy. So pack your bags and take the dive!
