

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Mosquera is a reef and wall site in the Galapagos Islands offering a varied underwater topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners. Conditions include moderate currents, surf, and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Marine life frequently encountered includes California sea lions, whitetip reef sharks, king angelfish, razor surgeonfish, pufferfish, groupers, wrasses, and triggerfish. Less common sightings include spotted eagle rays, Panamic green morays, conger eels, longnose hawkfish, jewel morays, and honeycomb morays. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally between 19 and 24 degrees Celsius.
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The site is a flat islet formed by the uplift of the Santa Cruz volcano.
Travel by taxi to the Itabaca Channel on the north side of Santa Cruz, then by boat to the dive site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers regularly encounter California sea lions, whitetip reef sharks, king angelfish, razor surgeonfish, pufferfish, groupers, wrasses, and triggerfish. Spotted eagle rays, Panamic green morays, conger eels, longnose hawkfish, jewel morays, and honeycomb morays are also recorded here.
Yes, Mosquera is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to Mosquera is by boat only.
While the site is primarily a dive location with depths up to 30 metres, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on current and surf conditions.
Divers should be aware of sharks, strong currents, and surf conditions.
Diving at Mosquera in Puerto Ayora requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Mosquera in Puerto Ayora. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Mosquera in Puerto Ayora are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Mosquera in Puerto Ayora. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Mosquera in Puerto Ayora typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.