

Best for advanced divers, 16m, boat entry, strong current.
Bajo de Junior is a pinnacle dive site located 1000 metres from Malpelo Island, Colombia. This advanced dive requires boat access and is characterised by strong currents. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures typically remain between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, though cold ocean upwelling can occasionally cause temperatures to drop. Species recorded around this area include scalloped hammerhead sharks, spotted eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, Panamic green morays, and various groupers. Due to the strong currents and depth, this site is strictly for advanced divers.
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Position yourself at the plateau edge facing the blue water to spot hammerheads approaching from depth.
Malpelo is a remote sanctuary reached only by liveaboard, with strict caps on vessel and diver numbers.
Recorded at this site
Depth
16m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
May, Jul, Sep
Species recorded around this area include scalloped hammerhead sharks, spotted eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, Panamic green morays, king angelfish, longnose hawkfish, groupers, guineafowl puffer, Pacific trumpetfish, arrow crab, barberfish, barracuda, flower urchin, and Allison tuna.
No, Bajo de Junior is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and challenging conditions.
The site is a pinnacle with a recorded depth of 16 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore of Malpelo Island.
Hazards include strong currents, deep water, low visibility, and cold water temperatures caused by ocean upwelling.
Diving at Bajo de Junior in Malpelo requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bajo de Junior in Malpelo. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Bajo de Junior in Malpelo are May, July, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Bajo de Junior in Malpelo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Bajo de Junior in Malpelo typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.