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Plazas

Plazas is a funny one in the Galápagos, often overshadowed by the bigger, pelagic-heavy sites. But we love it for its sheer density of *small stuff*, and a surprising amount of unique local residents you just don't get everywhere else. You'll find yourself drifting along a volcanic wall, the surge gently rocking you, as you spot more Galápagos Triplefin Blennies than you thought possible. They’re everywhere, darting between the rocks, little flashes of red. Keep an eye out for the Galápagos Barnacle Blenny too, poking its head out like it owns the place. Visibility here can be a bit variable, but when it’s good, it’s a colourful show. We've often found ourselves eye-level with curious Odd Highhats or watched Grape-eye Seabass patrol the ledges. The Green Spiny Lobsters are pretty bold here, often out of their crevices. It’s less about the big thrill and more about the intricate details, the way light filters through the water onto the strange small-leaf spiderwort clinging to the rocks above the waterline. This is a site for the patient observer, someone who enjoys slowing down and truly exploring the nooks and crannies. If you're into macro life and unique endemic species, Plazas is our pick for a really satisfying, unhurried dive.