

Best for intermediate divers, 1-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Isla Salango offers a varied underwater landscape featuring a shallow reef, a drop-off, and a wall that descends to 30 metres. Located 1000 metres offshore, this site is accessible only by boat. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 21 and 24 degrees Celsius, typically requiring a 3 to 5 mm wetsuit. The site is suited for intermediate divers who should maintain good buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks along the wall. Guided tours and boat charters are available to facilitate access to this coastal location.
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Book your charter in advance as operator availability can be limited along this stretch of the Ecuadorian coast. Bring reef-safe sun protection for the surface interval and a dive computer, as the wall drops quickly past recreational limits.
Reach the island by boat from Salango village or Puerto Lopez.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
The site is rated for intermediate divers due to the wall topography and navigation requirements.
The site features a range of depths from 1 to 30 metres.
This is a boat-access only site located 1000 metres from the shore.
Divers should watch for sharp coral and rocks while navigating the reef and wall to prevent injury.
A 3 to 5 mm wetsuit is recommended for the water temperatures, and a dive computer is advised for monitoring depth along the wall.
The best months to visit Isla Salango in Puerto Lopez are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Isla Salango in Puerto Lopez typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Isla Salango in Puerto Lopez typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.