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Bajo Caribana

Bajo Caribana is classic Malpelo: a seamount that just begs for a strong current to really switch it on. We've often found ourselves hanging in the blue here, waiting for the surge to bring in the magic. What we love most about this site isn't just the sheer number of sharks, though they certainly deliver. It's the smaller, more unusual stuff that really sets Bajo Caribana apart, if you're patient enough to spot it. Look closely and you'll find Red Scorpionfish tucked into crevices, almost invisible against the rock. We've spent whole dives just trying to tick off the different gobies here – the Goldspot and White-eye are particularly charming. And those Eight-ray Finger Corals provide perfect hiding spots for things like the Lofty Triplefin. Our favourite moments usually involve a school of Hogfish cruising past, chunky and confident, or seeing a Bluespotted Searobin darting along the bottom. This site is for divers who appreciate the big pelagics but are also happy to slow down and scour every inch for the rare and unusual. It’s not always an easy dive, often with a decent push, but the rewards are always worth the effort.