What level of diving experience is required for Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock?

Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 40 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock?

At Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock, divers commonly encounter: hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, schooling jacks.

Where is Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock located?

Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock is located in Ecuador, in the Ecuador region (coordinates: -0.7760, -89.5196).

Leon Dormido - Kicker Rock Diving - Ecuador, Ecuador

León Dormido (Kicker Rock) is an iconic advanced dive site off San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos, plunging to 40 meters between two towering volcanic rock pillars. The narrow channel between the rocks creates strong currents that attract Galápagos sharks, hammerhead sharks, eagle rays, and sea turtles in extraordinary numbers. The vertical walls are covered in black coral and sea fans, with schools of king angelfish adding splashes of color. This is one of the Galápagos' most legendary dives, combining dramatic topography with world-class shark encounters.