Santiago Island – Cousin's Rock

Cousin's Rock

Cousin's Rock is a renowned wall dive site recommended for advanced and expert divers due to its strong currents. It offers stunning views of black juvenile coral forests and hosts an abundance of marine life, including Galápagos seahorses, octopuses, hammerhead and Galápagos sharks, green sea turtles, eagle rays, and schools of barracudas. Its rich biodiversity and underwater formations make it one of the best dive spots in the archipelago.

Highlights:	Forest of black juvenile corals
Animals:	Galápagos seahorses, octopuses, hammerheads, Galápagos sharks, green sea turtles, eagle rays, barracudas
Difficulty:	Intermediate
Landing:	None

*Note that the listed activities may vary depending on the time of day, cruise itinerary, and Galápagos National Park regulations.

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