Plongée à Malpelo Island — Colombia

Malpelo is a lonely rock 500km off Colombia's Pacific coast — and one of the world's premier shark dives. Schools of 200+ hammerheads, silky sharks, and the occasional whale shark make the 36-hour liveaboard journey worth every seasick moment. UNESCO World Heritage protected and seriously remote.

Score
54.6
Visibilité
9–24m
Température
18–26°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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Malpelo Island
ColombiaSouth America
54.6

SCORE

4.0000°N

-81.6000°E

Malpelo is a lonely rock 500km off Colombia's Pacific coast — and one of the world's premier shark dives. Schools of 200+ hammerheads, silky sharks, and the occasional whale shark make the 36-hour liveaboard journey worth every seasick moment. UNESCO World Heritage protected and seriously remote.

Colombia's Remote Hammerhead Fortress

Visibility9–24 m
Temperature18–26°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$200
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML19.0CH71.0VIS67.0SV41.0TMP54.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL32.0CRD57.0SP70.0

Marine Life

19.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
16
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
58
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
25
Marine Life Diversity
19.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
67.0
Dive Site Variety
41.0
Water Temperature
54.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
32.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
70.0

Key Species

Dive Types

reefpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

liveaboard deck time only — no landing permitted

Non-Diver Score

1/10

Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber500 km — Hospital Naval de Buenaventura Chamber
Nearest Hospital500 km

Extremely remote — 30-36 hr boat ride to Buenaventura; Colombian Navy station on island may assist

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Colombia Dive Travel

PADI

4.7
90 reviewsNITROX