This dive site offers a unique experience at Punta Pitt. Divers will begin with an initial immersion in Bajo Pitt, receiving a briefing from a certified diving guide before entering the water. Following this first dive, there's time for relaxation and refreshments including snacks and beverages. The second dive location is the Pitt islet, each dive lasting approximately 45 minutes. Both locations are renowned for their diverse marine life, including opportunities to encounter magnificent creatures such as sea turtles, juvenile harbor seals, various shark species (white-tip, black-tip, Galapagos, hammerhead), rays, groupers, tunas, barracuda, and more. The underwater environment also features starfishes.
Punta Pitt
Unique two-dive site with sharks, rays, turtles, sea lions.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Dolphin
Rigid Shrimpfish
Southern Stingray
Galapagos Sea Lion
Honeycomb Grouper
Silky Shark
Humpback Whale
Blacktip Reef Shark
Nudibranch
Octopus
Reef Manta Ray
Barracuda
Tiger Shark
Sea Turtle
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Reef Shark
Sandbar Shark
Starfish
Nurse Shark
Galápagos Shark
Blenny
Tuna
Hammerhead Shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Beginner-friendly depth but potential for strong currents and large animals.
Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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