Colombia
Altair de Virginia
About this Dive Site
Description
Explore the underwater topography of Altair de Virginia on Malpelo Island's west side, where pinnacles and walls are adorned with a rich tapestry of corals and gorgonians. This renowned site is a magnet for large pelagics, offering thrilling opportunities to witness vast schools of hammerheads and various shark species.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December
Jan
Start of hammerhead shark season, large schools are common.
Feb
Peak hammerhead shark season, excellent chances for sightings.
Mar
Continued good hammerhead shark sightings, also whale sharks.
Apr
Visibility can decrease slightly, but still good for pelagic encounters.
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray sightings become more frequent.
Jun
Good for observing various shark species.
Jul
Whale shark sightings are common.
Aug
Visibility improves, good for encountering large schools of fish.
Sep
Return of hammerhead shark season, large aggregations possible.
Oct
Peak hammerhead shark season, excellent diving conditions.
Nov
Continued excellent hammerhead shark sightings, also whale sharks.
Dec
Good chances of seeing large pelagics, including sharks and whales.
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