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D'Artagnan

D’Artagnan at Malpelo Island is pure chaos, and we love it for that. This isn't a gentle drift dive; it’s a full-on washing machine sometimes, with currents that will test your finning. But, oh, the rewards. We've seen schools of bigeye tuna so thick they blot out the sun for a moment, an almost overwhelming sensory experience. Look close on the walls, really get your face in there, and you might spot a red-coral pistol shrimp or the elusive bloody frogfish, perfectly camouflaged. We’d suggest going in with a plan for where you want to focus, whether it’s the pelagics in the blue or the macro life on the rock face, because trying to do both at once in these conditions is a recipe for frustration. It’s definitely a site for experienced divers comfortable with surge and strong currents, and who appreciate the raw, untamed nature of an offshore pinnacle. Dive it early if you can, before the sun gets too high and the thermoclines really start to dance.