Diving Los Champiñones

We descend toward a landscape of huge volcanic rocks shaped like mushrooms, with sandy channels, overhangs and small caves between them. The formations help shelter parts of the route when current is present, allowing us to move through the strongest sections without fighting the water unnecessarily.

A small tunnel passes through one of the rock formations, where bigeyes often gather in the shade. Moray eels, trumpetfish, combers and groupers may be found around the reef, while schools of roncadores and barracuda bring movement above the rocks. Rays are regular visitors, and loggerhead turtles, tuna and bonito may also pass through the surrounding blue.

With changing depths, swim-throughs and possible current, Los Champiñones rewards confident buoyancy and good awareness. Divers preparing for more demanding dives like this can develop greater control, planning and experience during our PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course.