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Café Scuba

Café Scuba, despite its slightly uninspired name, delivers a proper Galápagos punch. We love it for its reliable action, often a good warm-up or cool-down dive from the bigger sites. What really makes it for us, though, is the sheer density of fish. Think schools of Panama sergeant majors and Peruvian mojarras so thick they shimmer like a living wall, parting just enough for you to swim through. It’s not a deep dive, typically staying in the 15-20 metre range, which makes for extended bottom times to watch the show. Look closely in the crevices for Galapagos blennies, they’re masters of camouflage and always a treat. The silvertip sharks cruise through here with a relaxed confidence, giving you plenty of time to observe them before they melt back into the blue. We've even been lucky enough to spot a Cuvier's Beaked Whale on the surface interval once, an incredibly rare sight. Café Scuba is perfect for divers who appreciate sheer fish numbers and the constant hum of the reef rather than dramatic topography.