La Parguera
Protected Area
Jhonny Cay Regional Park
Why dive here
With 71+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda and pufferfish - La Parguera offers some of Malpelo Island's richest diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
La Parguera isn't about the big pelagics that draw most divers to Malpelo. This site is where we come to slow down, to really *look*. It’s a completely different rhythm. You’re not scanning the blue for hammerheads here, you’re getting nose-to-reef. We love dropping in and just letting the gentle surge push us along the wall, discovering the intricate details. The Smooth Star Coral and Finger Coral create this incredible textured landscape. We've spent entire dives just watching the tiny Colon Gobies darting in and out, or spotting the brilliant Yellowhead Wrasses amongst the reef. It’s a macro dream, truly. Look closely for the Pygmy Filefish, they blend in perfectly against the Lettuce Coral. The sponges, especially the Lavender Rope and Red Boring Sponges, add these fantastic pops of colour against the rock. This is our pick for divers who appreciate the small stuff, the hidden beauty of a reef, and those who are comfortable with drift diving conditions. It’s a perfect contrast to the adrenaline of Malpelo’s other sites. Come here when you want a quiet, intimate dive.
Nearest Dive Centres to La Parguera
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Karibik Diving
Blue Life Dive
Almacén Stella
San Andres Divers
Scuba San Andres
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Parguera
La Parguera Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Parguera, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.4, -81.47) (108km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.3°C
Current Speed
13.42 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.094 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
34.38 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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