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South America • Continents

Diving in Ecuador *

1 Dive Sites3 Dive Centers

Found on the northwest corner of South America, Ecuador is a unique country indeed. Both culturally and geographically diverse, Ecuador’s official language is Spanish though 13 Amerindian languages are also recognized. This beautiful country is easily accessible through its capital city, Quito, with international flights daily. Ecuador is most famous for the Galapagos Islands that lie 600 miles from the Pacific Coast and are reached either by domestic flight from either Quito or Guayaquil into Baltra or San Cristobal Island.

Travel Information for Ecuador

Power Plug Type:A, B
Payment Method:VISA, MC
Airports:LTX, UIO
Currency:USD
Dial Code:+593
Language:es
Electricity:120 V / 60 Hz
Timezone:UTC-05:00
Network Provider:Alegro/Telcsa, Claro/Porta, MOVISTAR/OteCel

Popular Destinations

Galápagos © AdobeStock/Rene

Galápagos

1 Dive Sites • 1 Centers The volcanic islands of Galapagos marine life is what puts this dive destination at the top of every diver’s list.
Ecuador
Mainland Ecuador © AdobeStock/Petr Simon

Mainland Ecuador

2 Centers Although it is not the Galapagos, diving mainland Ecuador has its fair share of great sites.
Ecuador
North Islands of Galapagos © Mares

North Islands of Galapagos

1 Dive Sites • 1 Centers The Northern Islands of Galapagos offer great visibility and large pelagic species like hammerhead sharks or whale sharks.
Ecuador

Popular Destinations

Galápagos © AdobeStock/Rene

Galápagos

1 Dive Sites • 1 Centers The volcanic islands of Galapagos marine life is what puts this dive destination at the top of every diver’s list.
Ecuador
Mainland Ecuador © AdobeStock/Petr Simon

Mainland Ecuador

2 Centers Although it is not the Galapagos, diving mainland Ecuador has its fair share of great sites.
Ecuador
North Islands of Galapagos © Mares

North Islands of Galapagos

1 Dive Sites • 1 Centers The Northern Islands of Galapagos offer great visibility and large pelagic species like hammerhead sharks or whale sharks.
Ecuador
South Islands of Galapagos © Scubapro

South Islands of Galapagos

The southern archipelago convinces with volcanic underwater scenery and many bottom dwellers and playful sea lions.
Ecuador
West Dives © Scubapro

West Dives

Expect to see several species of Galapagos marine life and great current.
Ecuador

Featured Training Centers

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Dive Sites in Ecuador

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