This dive site features a vast purple coral reef extending over 500 meters in length. The reef’s gentle slopes provide ideal resting spots for green sea turtles, which are frequently observed there. It's a beautiful and expansive underwater landscape.
La Playita - Punta King Kong
Vast purple coral reef with abundant green sea turtles.
Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
coral reefturtlebeginner friendlywide angleboat dive
Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Moray Eel
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Turtle
Pufferfish
Coral
King Angelfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Gentle slopes and moderate depth make it suitable for all.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
Nearby Dive Sites
Explore other dive sites in the area
Ecuador, Machalilla National Park Machalilla National Park
Vibrant coral ridge with turtles and diverse fish life.
Ecuador, Puerto López Machalilla National Park
Shallow bay ideal for beginners and fluorescent night dives.
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands Galapagos Marine Reserve
Iconic Galapagos rock formation teeming with sharks and rays.