Ocean Lovers Taganga - Malpelo Island

Look, Malpelo isn't for the faint of heart, and that's exactly why we rate Ocean Lovers Taganga so highly. They get it. This isn't a place for your first discovery dive, it's where you go to stare a hammerhead in the eye, and the Ocean Lovers crew are the people you want guiding you there. We love their serious, professional approach to what are often challenging, exhilarating dives. Out on the pinnacles, where the currents really rip, we've seen schools of silky sharks so dense they just block out the sun, a living wall of silver and muscle. You'll feel the surge pulling and pushing, the cold upwellings on your face, and then BAM – a whale shark cruises past, slow and majestic. The guides are always right there, calm and focused, pointing out the manta rays gliding overhead or the giant schools of jacks swirling like a silver tornado. Their briefings are thorough, no-nonsense, and they truly understand the conditions at Malpelo. We'd suggest asking them about the best time for specific pelagics; they’re an absolute wealth of knowledge. This centre is perfect for experienced divers craving big animal encounters and serious dive conditions, led by a team who lives and breathes Malpelo’s wild beauty.

Location: Malpelo Island, Colombia, South America
Coordinates: 11.267158, -74.190890
Phone: +573043263342
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oceanloverstaganga.com/
Certification Agencies: PADI
Courses: Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, EFR - Emergency First Responder, Coral Reef Conservation, Dive Against Debris, Deep Diving, Digital Underwater Photography, Drift Diving, Enriched Air Diving, Fish Identification, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery Diving, Sidemount Diving, Wreck Diving, Divemaster Training, Instructor Training, Fun Dives, Night Dives, Scuba Refresh, Clean-up Dives, Dive & Sail Tayrona, Snorkeling Beginner Courses
Equipment Rental: no
Address: 1B-14, Calle 15
Languages: English, Spanish, German, French

Dive Sites Near Ocean Lovers Taganga

Ocean Lovers Taganga provides access to 15 dive sites in Malpelo Island.

Other Dive Centres in Malpelo Island

Best Time to Dive in Malpelo Island

The warmest water temperatures in Malpelo Island occur in October, averaging 30.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 28.2°C
February: 28.0°C
March: 28.3°C
April: 29.0°C
May: 29.7°C
June: 29.9°C
July: 29.4°C
August: 29.4°C
September: 29.9°C
October: 30.2°C
November: 29.4°C
December: 28.7°C

Marine Life in Malpelo Island

Home to 72 recorded species including 68 reef fish, 2 other, 1 hard corals, 1 sea cucumbers.

Notable Marine Life

Silver mojarra (Eucinostomus argenteus) - Reef Fish
Snapper (Lutjanus synagris) - Reef Fish
Kwab (Sparisoma radians) - Reef Fish
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Cola (Ocyurus chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Banded Wrasse (Halichoeres notospilus) - Reef Fish
Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis) - Reef Fish
Fringed Filefish (Monacanthus ciliatus) - Reef Fish
Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Malpelo Island

Based on average water temperature of 29.2°C, currents 14 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories