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Darwin's Arch

Darwin's Arch

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Depth
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60m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Darwin's Arch

This is an amazing scuba dive which is known as the best dive in Darwin, it is located on the Eastern side of the island.This dive starts at a large rock arch, located to the South East of this rock arch is an area which descends down in steps.The areas here are covered in various sized rock structures, as well as large amounts of coral growth.It's a very exciting scuba dive and has lots to offer the diver. The coral and sponge growth within this area is wonderful, but the main attraction here is the presence of hammerhead sharks which is just one of the amazing fish that you will come across here.Whalesharks, Trumpetfish, Parrotfish, Snapper, Jacks, Tuna, Scorpionfish and many many more are all present in this area

Darwin's Arch Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wall, Shark, Drift, Deep

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

60m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Sharks
  • Various
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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