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Pinaculos

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All about Pinaculos dive site

Pinaculos is often described as a fast, current-shaped dive where reading the reef matters as much as reading the water. Even on a drift, cracks and crevices add a sense of exploration

What to see

This site is often linked with strong-current shark watching, fitting neatly into the Wolf-area reputation for hammerheads and other pelagic visitors. Reef fish and smaller residents tend to fill in the gaps between blue-water moments

When To Go Diving

June to November is widely associated with the cooler, nutrient-rich northern season, while December to May is typically warmer and often clearer. Expect broad Galápagos ranges overall (roughly 16–28°C depending on season and thermocline), with visibility that can change quickly with current and plankton