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El Mirador

El Mirador is our pick for a classic Malpelo drift, pure and simple. We love dropping in off the north face and letting the current carry us down the wall. It’s a sensory overload right from the start, often a bit of a tumble as you enter the water, then you’re gliding past these incredible rock formations. We’ve seen Silvertip sharks patrolling the deeper sections here, just effortlessly moving through the blue. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, little blennies peeking from crevices, and the occasional Half-banded Stargazer buried in the sand patches. This isn’t a place for dawdling. The beauty of El Mirador is the constant motion, a conveyor belt of pelagics and schooling fish. You’ll often find yourself swimming through schools of Manini so thick they actually dim the light. This drift suits experienced divers comfortable with varying currents and who appreciate a dynamic dive where the environment dictates the pace.