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Independent dive guide describing boat timing, coral and gorgonians, and medium difficulty.
Dive Spot Guide•
Islote Los Ahorcados
Islote rocoso con coral y vida marina frente a Ayampe
Local operator required
Boat access and moving water make a local guide the practical default.
Punto de barco para buzos intermedios o avanzados; combina roca, coral y corriente moderada, con snorkel posible en mar calmado.
About Islote Los Ahorcados
Islote rocoso de tres puntas frente a Ayampe, con arrecifes coralinos, gorgonias y mucha vida marina. Es una inmersion en barco para buzos con experiencia media o mayor, con corriente moderada y opcion de snorkel cuando el mar esta tranquilo.
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Research Estimate At Islote Los Ahorcados
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Islote Los Ahorcados?
Community sourced coordinates.
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Islote Los Ahorcados Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 20m
Depth Note
Public references cluster around a moderate 12-20 m profile on the reef faces and rock relief. Verify the exact route and depth with the operator on the day.
Best Season
Todo el ano, con ventanas de mar mas calmado.
Typical Conditions
Rocky offshore islet with warm water, moderate current, and variable sea state. Best on calmer days with a guided boat plan.
Safety & Access At Islote Los Ahorcados
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Use a local operator, plan for moving water over rocky relief, and keep the route conservative if the sea is up or visibility drops.
Access Restrictions
Access is normally boat-supported from the Ayampe and Las Tunas side, so plan with a local operator and allow for weather-dependent changes.
Legal Notes
Follow any local marine-area and operator rules in force on the day. This is a managed coastal site, not an independent walk-in entry.
Local Intel For Islote Los Ahorcados
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for certified divers who are comfortable with boat entries, current, and rocky terrain. A 3 mm suit is often comfortable in the warm water here.
Snorkeling
Snorkel is possible when the sea is calm, but this is still an exposed rocky site rather than a sheltered beginner beach.
Wildlife at Islote Los Ahorcados
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Islote Los Ahorcados
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Islote Los Ahorcados
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
