Diving Highlights

• Iconic Landmark: A beautiful large pinnacle rock defines the underwater landscape, making the dive site both visually stunning and rich in marine life.
• Marine Inhabitants:
• Sea Lions: Playful sea lions often welcome divers with their acrobatic displays.
• Sharks: Various species of sharks inhabit these waters, offering thrilling encounters.
• Rays: Different types of rays, including elegant eagle rays and stingrays, glide gracefully through the waters.
• Octopus: Keen-eyed divers may spot the elusive and intelligent octopus, blending into its surroundings.
• Diverse Fish Species: The area is teeming with a plethora of fish, creating vibrant underwater scenes.
  

Galapagos Penguins:

• Unique Sightings: A colony of Galapagos Penguins resides at the base of Pinnacle Rock. These are the second smallest penguin species in the world.
• Behavior: While they appear slow and unsteady on land, underwater, they move like torpedoes, showcasing incredible agility.
  

Seasonal Highlights

Year-Round:

• Galapagos Penguins: These fascinating creatures can be seen all year, providing a rare and delightful sighting for divers.
• Consistent Marine Life: The rich biodiversity around Pinnacle Rock remains consistent, ensuring memorable dives at any time of the year.
  

Diving Experience

• Depth and Conditions: The site caters to divers of all levels; depths can vary, but the conditions are generally suitable for beginners as well as experienced divers.
• Diving Level: All levels, including beginners, can enjoy the wonders of Bartolome's underwater landscape, making it an ideal starting point for new divers and a delightful experience for seasoned adventurers.