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
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
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Marine Life
19.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
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
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
Extremely remote — 30-36 hr boat ride to Buenaventura; Colombian Navy station on island may assist
Top Operators
Colombia Dive Travel
PADI