What level of diving experience is required for Punta Mala?

Punta Mala is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Punta Mala?

At Punta Mala, divers commonly encounter: hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, schooling jacks.

Where is Punta Mala located?

Punta Mala is located in Ecuador, in the Ecuador region (coordinates: -1.5624, -80.8487).

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Punta Mala Diving - Ecuador, Ecuador | DivePlanner Pro

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Punta Mala

Punta Mala

Ecuador, 🇪🇨 EcuadorBeginner

DifficultyBeginner

Description

Punta Mala is a beginner-friendly dive site along Ecuador's Pacific coast near Puerto López. The rocky point creates a sheltered area with mild currents and good visibility. Divers explore boulder-strewn slopes hosting Pacific seahorses, moray eels, and schools of grunts. The site serves as a gateway to deeper offshore sites and is popular for training dives. Seasonal humpback whale activity (June-September) adds excitement to surface intervals at this accessible coastal dive.