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La Piramide

La Piramide might not get the same press as some of Malpelo’s other titans, but we think that's a mistake. This place is all about the little things. It's a slope, really, nothing dramatic, dropping down to a sandy bottom around 20 metres or so. What you’ll notice first are the sheer numbers of smaller fish – the bluestriped grunts in such dense schools they shimmer like heat haze. We love just hovering, watching the smooth-eye blennies dart between the mustard hill corals. It’s an absolute haven for macro photographers, or anyone who enjoys slowing down. We've spent entire dives here, finding tiny surge clingfish tucked into crevices and watching the unusual behaviour of the dark green parrotfish. We'd suggest aiming for a calm morning dive. The light filtering through the shallower sections really brings out the subtle colours of the lesser starlet corals. Keep an eye out for the cave bass hiding in any overhangs you find – they're surprisingly shy. La Piramide rewards patience, not speed, and it’s a brilliant contrast to the pelagic rush elsewhere around Malpelo.