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Islas Los Ahorcados

Los Ahorcados, just off Isla de la Plata, is one of those sites we always try to hit when we're in Ecuador. It’s got a rocky, current-swept profile that draws in some really interesting residents. We often find ourselves just hanging out, watching the Blue Bobos school, a shimmering, restless cloud against the darker rock. Keep an eye out for Haller's round rays tucked into the sand patches, and the Pink Cardinalfish darting through the crevices. The currents here can be lively, so it’s not a drift for the truly inexperienced. But if you’re comfortable moving with the water, you’ll be rewarded. We’ve had incredible encounters with Hawksbill Turtles here, just cruising past, completely unbothered. Our favourite spots are always around the bigger rock formations; they act as a magnet for things like Cortez Angelfish and those chunky Pacific Mutton Hamlets. It’s a site that rewards a slow, observant dive, letting the water carry you as you watch the show unfold.