MALPELO PACIFIC

General information

This is the most precious jewel within our scuba diving packages! Experienced divers think of it as one of the top diving spots worldwide. Malpelo is a volcanic island surrounded by 11 small islets . Its shorelines are cliffs that emerge from a depth of 4000 meters. The marine environment is strongly influenced by the currents and species coming from the Indian Pacific and the Tropical Eastern Pacific. Malpelo is an important place for the reproduction and dispersion of marine especies.

LOCATION: The island´s geographic coordinates are 3°51´07”N and 81°35´40”W , 490 kilometers West off the coast of Buenaventura in Colombia´s Pacific Ocean.

Maximum height: Sierra de la mona , 360 meters above sea level.

CLIMATE: Winds from the Northern Hemisphere and the winds form the Southern Hemisphere converge at what is called the Intertropical Convergence Zone. The wind´s humidity condenses over the island and that´s why it is covered by dense fog most of the time. Rains are frequent from December to March , that being the corresponding winter season.

ECOSYSTEM: Rocky coastlines and coral reefs.

EXTENSION: 1,20 sq.km or 120 ha of emerged surface and 38756 hectares of marine area.

INFORMATION FOR SCUBA DIVERS

The whole year is considered convenient to enjoy scuba diving on the island , with temperatures ranging from 14°C in January and February to 28°C. There are approximately 20 dive spots . It´s a paradise for shark lovers!!! In Malpelo , we have one of the biggest Hammer Head shark population in the world, in addition to Silkies, White tips, whale sharks, and the famous “monster “ shark (odontaspis ferox) , plus countless schools of fish , several Ray species , and the giant Manta.
DEPTHS: 12m-50m/ 39 ft-169ft.
Tanques: 80pies 2800-3000PSI (200 Bar), 11.3 litros, INT
Próxima cámara hiperbárica: Buenaventura, Base Naval, Capitán de Corveta.

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Clothes for warm climate.
Haversack or medium briefcase.
Boots and sandals.
Swimming suit and towel.
Torch and batteries, first-aid kit and solar protection .
Big plastic bag .
Layer or impermeable Jacket.

Activities

LIVEABOARD MALPELO ISLAND INULA FROM PANAMA

INCLUDED:

Transfer from/to hotel or airport in David to/from Inula
2 – 4 dives/day
Tanks, air, weights
Accomodation on board
3 meals per day, coffee, juice, water
Towels bedsheets.

NOT INCLUDED:

Flights, Airport taxes, Visa.
Nationalpark fees.
Equipment, nitrox.
Alcohol, Softdrinks.
Tips crew (5 to 7% of the trip price, assuming the customer is satisfied with the service).