{"id":371963,"date":"2024-11-27T12:38:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T17:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/?p=371963"},"modified":"2026-02-21T23:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:46:18","slug":"sebastian-de-belalcazar-shipwreck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/sebastian-de-belalcazar-shipwreck\/","title":{"rendered":"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_post_title_0 et_pb_post_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_title_container\"><h1 class=\"entry-title\">Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--3tx68shv89\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Hidden beneath the <b>Pac\u00edfico<\/b> ocean of <b>Bah\u00eda Solano, Choc\u00f3, Colombia<\/b>, the <b>ARC Sebasti\u00e1n de Belalc\u00e1zar<\/b> 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 becoming one of Colombia\u2019s most iconic dive sites, this wreck offers a perfect blend of history, marine biodiversity, and adventure for advanced divers\u2014whether on scuba or in a single breath.<\/p>\n<h2><b>A Ship with a Story<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Originally named the <b>USS Jircaillo<\/b>, this ship was built in 1943 in the United States. It served valiantly in World War II, earning <b>two war medals<\/b> during its missions in the Far East. One of its most notable contributions was during the <b>Battle of Okinawa<\/b>, where it played a critical role in one of the largest amphibious assaults of the Pacific War.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck | Ankla Azul\" title=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck | Ankla Azul\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-1-1280x915.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-1-980x700.jpg 980w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-1-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-371970\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><pre>advertisement<br \/>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5283941329755550\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5283941329755550\" data-ad-slot=\"1271838509\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--3tx68shv89\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>After the war, the USS Jircaillo was decommissioned and later acquired by the <b>Colombian Navy<\/b> in the 1970s, where it was renamed <b>ARC Sebasti\u00e1n de Belalc\u00e1zar<\/b>. As part of Colombia\u2019s naval fleet, it gained fame for its participation in the <b>1981 raid on MV Karina<\/b>, a supply vessel loaded with smuggled goods intended for guerrilla groups.<\/p>\n<p>In 2004, after decades of service, the Sebasti\u00e1n de Belalc\u00e1zar was retired and intentionally sunk off Bah\u00eda Solano to create an artificial reef, it stands as a testament to history and nature\u2019s ability to reclaim human creations.<\/p>\n<p>Today, this 63-meter (207-foot) warship lies in quiet repose, offering divers a chance to explore its rich history and abundant marine life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-4-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-4-1280x915.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-4-980x700.jpg 980w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-4-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-371972\" title=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck _ Ankla Azul-4\" alt=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck _ Ankla Azul-4\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><pre>advertisement<br \/>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5283941329755550\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5283941329755550\" data-ad-slot=\"1271838509\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--3tx68shv89\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><b>What to Expect on Your Dive<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A 25minute boat ride from the mainland takes you to the wreck site, where the adventure begins. As you descend along the guide line, the haunting silhouette of the ship emerges from the depths, tilted <b>20 degrees to starboard<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Depth Overview<\/b>:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Upper Deck<\/b>: 26 meters (85 feet)<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Port Side<\/b>: 30 meters (100 feet)<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Starboard Side<\/b>: 33 meters (108 feet)<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Hull<\/b>: 40 meters (131 feet), resting on a sandy seabed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ship\u2019s steel frame, partially encrusted with algae, serves as a refuge for marine life and a playground for exploration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-3-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-3-1280x915.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-3-980x700.jpg 980w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-3-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-371973\" title=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck _ Ankla Azul-3\" alt=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck _ Ankla Azul-4\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><pre>advertisement<br \/>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5283941329755550\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5283941329755550\" data-ad-slot=\"1271838509\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span>Watch What We Capture\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe title=\"Sebasti\u00e1n De Belalc\u00e1zar | Ship Wreck | Ankla Azul\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rxuMMsyTzAI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span>More photos<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-9-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-9-1280x915.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-9-980x700.jpg 980w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-9-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-372001\" title=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck _ Ankla Azul-9\" alt=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck _ Ankla Azul-9\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-7-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-7-1280x914.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-7-980x700.jpg 980w, https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sebastian-de-Belalcazar-Shipwreck-_-Ankla-Azul-7-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-371983\" title=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck _ Ankla Azul-7\" alt=\"Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck _ Ankla Azul-4\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--3tx68shv89\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><b>Highlights of the Dive<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Penetration Adventures<\/b><br \/>Divers can explore the ship's interior through several access points:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Propeller Entry<\/b>: Swim through the massive propeller and into the lower compartments.<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Crew Cabin<\/b>: Navigate a passage just below the Captain\u2019s Cabin with entry and exit points on either side.<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Bow Compartment<\/b>: A more advanced route leads to the lower deck, revealing the <b>engine room, cabin quarters, and even an onboard prison<\/b> that once housed a notable prisoner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><b>Marine Life Wonderland<\/b><br \/>Over the years, the wreck has become a bustling underwater metropolis. Schools of <b>jacks, snappers, batfish, and groupers<\/b> swim through its shadowy corridors, creating an unforgettable spectacle. The vibrant ecosystem showcases how nature can reclaim human history in stunning fashion.<\/li>\n<li><b>Humpback Whales and Whale Sharks<\/b><br \/>If you\u2019re lucky, you might hear the enchanting sounds of migrating humpback whales during your dive. These gentle giants pass through Bah\u00eda Solano annually, their haunting calls adding an ethereal soundtrack to your underwater adventure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Dive Tips for the ARC Sebasti\u00e1n de Belalcazar<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Skill Level<\/b>: Ideal for advanced divers, particularly for those interested in wreck penetration.<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><b>Gear<\/b>: Use nitrox for extended bottom times and bring a powerful dive light for exploring interior sections.<\/li>\n<li><b style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Safety First<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">: Dive with a guide who knows the wreck well, and always maintain proper buoyancy to avoid stirring up sediment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><pre>advertisement<br \/>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5283941329755550\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5283941329755550\" data-ad-slot=\"1271838509\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--3tx68shv89\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><b>Why Dive Here?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>El <b>ARC <span>Sebasti\u00e1n de Belalc\u00e1zar.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0isn\u2019t just a shipwreck; it\u2019s a piece of history that has become a living reef. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to blend history, biodiversity, and exploration into one incredible dive experience.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re a history buff, a marine life enthusiast, or an underwater photographer looking for your next great shot, this wreck promises an unforgettable journey beneath the waves.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to dive into history? Plan your trip to Bah\u00eda Solano and explore the wonders of the <b>ARC <span>Sebasti\u00e1n de Belalc\u00e1zar. <\/span><\/b>today!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--d2da5c7d-49b3-4360-bdaa-cbd953142bee\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><em>You just learned about this ship...<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module 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style=\"text-align: center\">Lo que dicen los Buzos<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--3tx68shv89\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"26\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29150 aligncenter size-full\" \/>400+ Reviews<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_8 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/EAU6MO52XxyqvOP0h\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1.png\" alt=\"Google Reviews\" title=\"Read our Google Reviews\" width=\"250\" 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\/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--59427334-4174-403d-867b-228210bb891c\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Vinha Damanta<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_10 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"5 starts\" title=\"5 starts\" width=\"270\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" class=\"wp-image-29150\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hice 3 inmersiones con el equipo de Ankla Azul y las tres fueron geniales\u2026 El centro de buceo presta mucha atenci\u00f3n a la seguridad y a seguir los procedimientos correctos, lo que te da una gran sensaci\u00f3n de seguridad. Tienen un equipo excelente, casi nuevo, y te equipan como a un profesional.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--59427334-4174-403d-867b-228210bb891c\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Magda K<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_11 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"5 starts\" title=\"5 starts\" width=\"270\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" class=\"wp-image-29150\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">El centro de buceo nos impresion\u00f3 much\u00edsimo: el equipo era de alt\u00edsima calidad, lo que hizo que cada inmersi\u00f3n fuera c\u00f3moda y segura\u2026 Adem\u00e1s del buceo con tanque, tuvimos la oportunidad de probar el freediving, que en la cascada fue una experiencia absolutamente \u00fanica.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--59427334-4174-403d-867b-228210bb891c\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nicole Reynolds<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_12 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"5 starts\" title=\"5 starts\" width=\"270\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" class=\"wp-image-29150\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pas\u00e9 tres d\u00edas con el equipo de Ankla Azul haciendo buceo y fue una experiencia incre\u00edble\u2026 Ja, el dive master principal e instructor, se enorgullece de sus excursiones de buceo y es evidente el enorme amor que siente por Bah\u00eda Solano y la vida silvestre de este lugar.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--59427334-4174-403d-867b-228210bb891c\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Gloria Guillin Cuello<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_13 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"5 starts\" title=\"5 starts\" width=\"270\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" class=\"wp-image-29150\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"citation-174 citation-end-174\">Esta vez hice mi primera inmersi\u00f3n con Ankla Azul y otros tres amigos. La experiencia fue espectacular, desde el inicio de la capacitaci\u00f3n hasta la sesi\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica. Nuestro instructor demostr\u00f3 amabilidad y conocimiento, brind\u00e1ndonos una gu\u00eda segura.<sup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"><\/sup><\/span>e.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--59427334-4174-403d-867b-228210bb891c\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ad\u00e8le B<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_14 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"5 starts\" title=\"5 starts\" width=\"270\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" class=\"wp-image-29150\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a1Una experiencia absolutamente incre\u00edble! La inmersi\u00f3n fue inolvidable; pudimos escuchar a las ballenas cantar bajo el agua todo el tiempo\u2026 El equipo de Ankla Azul es s\u00faper profesional, el equipo es de primera calidad y todo se sinti\u00f3 muy seguro y bien organizado.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--59427334-4174-403d-867b-228210bb891c\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Dayana Jamaica<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_15 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-image--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png\" alt=\"5 starts\" title=\"5 starts\" width=\"270\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Untitled-design-7.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" class=\"wp-image-29150\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Excellent experience. Andr\u00e9s and V\u00edctor are amazing\u2014very kind, attentive, and careful. They made us feel safe at all times and helped us truly enjoy the dive, even though we had no prior experience. We had a great time, 100% recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_25 et_pb_column et-last-child et_grid_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--7rqaibtxuz\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Mucho m\u00e1s que solo mover las aletas<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--3tx68shv89\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify\">En Ankla Azul, el buceo es mucho m\u00e1s que mover las aletas. Es ense\u00f1anza paciente, seguridad rigurosa y un cuidado genuino por el lugar que llamamos hogar. Como Centro de Formaci\u00f3n de Instructores SSI y Centro SSI Blue Oceans (reconocimiento 2025), combinamos el desarrollo de habilidades con la conciencia oce\u00e1nica\u2014identificaci\u00f3n de peces, trabajo en viveros de coral, educaci\u00f3n comunitaria y apoyo en rescate\u2014para que cada inmersi\u00f3n fortalezca la confianza y el respeto por el Pac\u00edfico salvaje de Bah\u00eda Solano.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":371970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":37,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-371963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=371963"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371963\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/371970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=371963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=371963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anklaazul.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=371963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}