This dive site is located near Sombrero Island. It features a prominent rock formation known as "Elefante" (Elephant), distinguished by its unique shape resembling an elephant. The site offers diving depths suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Conditions are best when there are no waves or strong winds, making it also an excellent location for snorkeling. Regular visitors include spot tail grunts, angelfishes, octopuses, moray eels, and nudibranchs. With some luck, white tip sharks, eagle rays, and sea turtles may be spotted.
Elefante
Unique elephant-shaped rock with diverse reef and pelagic life.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Octopus
Southern Eagle Ray
Reef Shark
Snowflake Moray
Sea Turtle
Latin Grunt
Nudibranch
French Angelfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Offers varying depths suitable for all experience levels, conditions permitting.
Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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