Pinzon

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Depth

50m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Pinzon

Pinzon is a small island located on the Western side of Santa Cruz Island. Despite the fact that Pinzon surrounds drops to a depth of 50 meters, this dive is well known to be one of the easiest beginner level dives in the area. Here you will find a spectacular coral covered wall dropping to a depth of 10 meters. Once here, a sandy slope will gradually take you to a depth of 50 meters. Pinzon also has two distinct tower shaped rock formations, covered in corals and teeming with marine life.

Pinzon Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Wall, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 23%

O₂

Marine Life

Eels
Puffers
Butterfly Fish
Pelagic Fish
Various
Rays
None
Snappers
Groupers
Turtles

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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