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Independent dive guide describing boat timing, coral and gorgonians, and medium difficulty.
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Islote Los Ahorcados
Islote rocoso con coral y vida marina frente a Ayampe
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatIntermediate
CaveReefWall
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?
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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
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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
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.
Snorkel
Snorkel is possible when the sea is calm, but this is still an exposed rocky site rather than a sheltered beginner beach.
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Exposure Profile at Islote Los Ahorcados
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Wildlife at Islote Los Ahorcados
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Recent Logged Visits At Islote Los Ahorcados
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Islote Los Ahorcados
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Avg. Visibility12m
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Islote Los Ahorcados Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Islote Los Ahorcados Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.buscabuceo.com · Community
Community dive log with medium visibility around 12 m.
www.goecuador.net · Tourism
Tourism guide describing the islet shape, local dive-zone use, and access from Ayampe.
www.maresecuador.com · Operator
Operator page describing rocky relief, medium currents, experienced-diver fit, and guide/equipment support.
www.scubadiveecuador.com · Operator
Operator page for Los Ahorcados noting 3 rocky points, large coral reefs, snorkeling and scuba, warm water, and 3 mm suit use.
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