What level of diving experience is required for Mosquera?

Mosquera is rated advanced. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Mosquera?

At Mosquera, divers commonly encounter: hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, schooling jacks.

Where is Mosquera located?

Mosquera is located in Ecuador, in the Ecuador region (coordinates: -0.4010, -90.2798).

Mosquera Diving - Ecuador, Ecuador

Mosquera is an advanced dive site at the tiny sand islet of Mosquera between Baltra and North Seymour in the Galápagos Islands. This current-swept channel is famous for encounters with Galápagos sea lions, which playfully interact with divers. Hammerhead sharks, white-tip reef sharks, and spotted eagle rays patrol the deeper waters. The volcanic substrate supports colonies of garden eels and massive schools of barracuda. Mosquera delivers the quintessential Galápagos diving experience with big marine life at every turn.