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Los Tres Mosqueteros

Malpelo. Just the name sends a shiver down some spines, and if you’re heading there, you’re likely after one thing: sharks. Los Tres Mosqueteros, or The Three Musketeers, delivers. We often find ourselves just hanging out in the blue here, letting the currents do their thing, waiting for the show. The name comes from the three massive pinnacles that break the surface, and below, they offer some decent cover from the stronger currents that whip around Malpelo. This isn’t a colourful reef dive; it’s a big animal encounter, pure and simple. We’ve had incredible luck here with smooth hammerheads, just gliding past in the deeper water. Keep an eye out for patrolling sailfish too – their dorsal fins cutting through the water are always a jolt. Down around 20-30 metres, amongst the boulders, you’ll spot some interesting residents like Leather Bass and Pacific Mutton Hamlet, but really, you're here for the big stuff. Best to dive it early, before the winds pick up, which they often do by late morning. Definitely for experienced divers comfortable with drift dives and serious current.