
La Piedra de la Ballena - Salango is a beginner-friendly dive site near Salango village in Ecuador's Machalilla National Park, named 'Whale Rock' for its distinctive boulder formation. The site features rocky reef structures hosting king angelfish, Moorish idols, and Pacific seahorses. Humpback whales pass through the area during migration season (June-September), adding a magical backdrop to surface intervals. The moderate depths and sheltered position make it accessible year-round.
Dive La piedra de la Ballena - Salango with one of these PADI or SSI certified centers within 20 km.
Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes
Sign in to share your dive experience
Absolutely stunning dive site. The visibility was exceptional and we spotted several species we had never seen before. Will definitely come back.
Great spot for advanced divers. Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.
One of the best dive sites in the region. Highly recommended.