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Welcome to Ankla Azul’s gallery, where the memories of our incredible team, fun divers, diver students, and underwater adventures in Bahia Solano come to life. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of our marine world and witness the expertise of our pro instructors. Join us on a Marina Adventure and create unforgettable memories with Ankla Azul.

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Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck

Hidden beneath the Pacific ocean of Bahía Solano, Chocó, Colombia, the ARC Sebastián de Belalcázar rests in tranquil retirement, its steel structure transformed into a vibrant underwater sanctuary. From serving as a formidable warship in the Pacific theater of WWII to...

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Pacific Graysby

Cephalopholis panamensis The Pacific Graysby, a fish that looks like a mix between a small grouper and an alien, is a common inhabitant of the Pacific Ocean. Vibrant blue and orange dots on their snout are what gives the species its outer space look, and helps it...

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Coral Hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus The ninjas of the reef, Coral Hawkfish wait patiently perching on rocks with their specialized fins. Their fins allow them to move rapidly and efficiently through the reef ready to pounce at the opportunity of passing prey like small fish...

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Blacknosed Butterflyfish

Johnrandallia nigrirostris The cheeky, intelligent Blacknosed butterflyfish might seem as if they want to swim with and around you, following you as you enter the underwater world… However, they tend to have alterior motives when following divers, using them as...

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Spotted Boxfish (Female)

Ostracion meleagris The spotted boxfish, known for its distinctive markings, goes by various common names depending on its species and location. For example, this one in the pictures is called the Pacific Spotted Boxfish, and its female, as the males of box fish, have...

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Whale Shark Season In Bahia Solano

April to MayDiving in Bahía Solano's Pacific Ocean is amazing all year round, but there are specific times where we are lucky enough to be visited by wonderful Whale Sharks. This incredible phenomenon occurs during April and May. The sardine migration attracts these...

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We Are Ankla Azul

Ankla Azul is your gateway to the untouched beauty of Bahía Solano and the Pacific Ocean. Since 2018, our experienced instructors have guided thousands of dives and certified hundreds of students through SSI diving courses. Safety, respect for nature, and underwater exploration are at the heart of everything we do. We also run a coral nursery and teach local marine ecology with custom Fish and Coral ID charts. At Ankla Azul, diving is not just a sport—it’s a way to protect and connect with the ocean.