Ilopango Lake Fun Dive: Dive in Active Crater Lake with Submerged Statues and Freshwater Sponges
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23 Ratings
Ilopango
Experience the thrill of diving in an active crater lake at Ilopango Lake. Discover submerged statues, freshwater sponges, and native fish in this personalized trip for small groups.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Apulo Recreational Park - This is available only to PADI or equivalent Open Water certified divers.
    Will have two exciting inmersions diving thru a morning in the lake.
    Boat ride to the dive sites is included.
    All diving gear available for rental.
    Discovery Scuba Dives available for non certified people.
    Refreshers between dives available.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle for comfort
  • Scenic boat ride
What's Not Included
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Information

This dive site is exclusively for PADI or similarly Open Water certified divers. You’ll get to explore an energetic crater lake, equipped with marvelous hot water vents, steep walls, geological structures, underwater statues, and unique freshwater sponges alongside native fish and crustaceans. This private, custom-made journey is designed for intimate groups. It’s a wonderful chance to appreciate nature while bonding with others who equally cherish the thrill of adventure and the earth’s obscured treasures.

  • PADI medical disclaimer is required
Location
Apulo Recreational Park
Final Calle principal
Will be in touch with guests via WhatsApp to meet at the scheduled time and place
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael
Sep 5, 2023
BEST DIVE GUIDE IN EL SALVADOR - This was a 10/10 AMAZING experience and Romeo totally made this trip because of his knowledge, hospitality, and most of all safety.
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Qipeng_l
Jul 23, 2023
My first ever altitude dive! - Romeo and Mark are professional and rich in knowledge about everything regarding the place!! They find perfect place to prepare and dive in. Full rental gears are inexpensive and perfectly functional. Ilopango is an amazing place with beautiful mountains and water. It was a beautiful day. It is so special to learn and EXPLORE the natural and human history behind the peaceful surface. The very special landscape is something should not be missing to explore Central America. Witnessing the activities and formations of a volcano is a irreplaceable thing on the land of volcanoes. Nevertheless, this is one of the few if not the only guided tour that operates all days! I is a spectacular privilege to enjoy all the wonders in a private tour during the week without busy tourism. Thank you so much for all the preparations!
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Kimbrew28
Jul 3, 2023
Great new dive!!!! - The service was top notch and very prompt! I was given background about the dive site and detailed gear check (lights, reg, equipment). I know more geology now then I ever did! Both dives were amazing and the statues were a must. It’s an active crater and you can feel the heat! Bucket-list!
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Kali_c
May 29, 2023
Fantastic diving with Romeo Esquivel - Absolutely wonderful experience with Aquarius Diving. Romeo was a phenomenal guide. Extremely professional and experienced, was able to accommodate to the different levels of scuba experience among our group. You can tell he has an absolute love for scuba diving and sharing that with those around him. Knew the terrain well, and made us feel comfortable through out the dives. It was a pleasure to spend the day diving with him. Will definitely be coming back. And will be recommending to any diving friends interested in diving a volcanic crater !! Amazing day !!
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L8100pkjacobk
Apr 4, 2023
Romeo is a fantastic instructor! - Romeo is fantastic! Can't say enough good things about him and his classes! He is a phenomenal instructor, very knowledgeable, very clear, and very patient. My group and I had our first diving experience with Mr. Romeo. Everything was safe, the instructions clear and easy to understand, and very fun! In addition to being a great instructor, he is passionate about taking care of the environment and is just an all around good man. We went diving in Lago de Ilopango. Everything was very safe, there is no dangerous wildlife there. The water is warm and clear, and the entire place and surrounding environment are absolutely beautiful! The visibility was pretty good, we could see about 10-15 feet out in all directions. I would recommend him and his classes to anyone, and if God willing I can go diving in El Salvador again, I would love to take another diving class with Romeo again!
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Abelbordonado
Jul 17, 2022
My first dive in a Vulcano - Diving with Romeo was a great experience. He is really experienced, organiced and the equipment was super new. We had a relaxing and beutifull morning hiking on the lake and got great memories photos
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Leighsu5715ue
Jul 17, 2022
Fantastic company to dive with. - We did two dives in the lake. They were very knowledgeable about the area and made for a great dive. All of the equipment worked well and we got to practice using computers again after so long not using one. I would highly recommend diving with them.
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435indiam
May 6, 2022
The best diving experience ever - This was the absolute best diving experience. Romeo made sure I was very comfortable because I was very nervous. Romeo is very knowledgeable and helpful during the entire process. I would highly recommend booking Romeo to experience safely diving.
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Ayeredsayred
May 1, 2022
I will be back! - Romeo was awesome! I’m glad I got to experience I my first unforgettable dive with Romeo and PADI assistance! He made sure we were all comfortable before going in and remained close and made us feel comfortable the entire time! Unfortunately I was not certified but I will be returning to dive with Romeo again once I am certified! Don’t miss out on this activity it’s definitely one too remember! Follow me on TikTok for more videos! @ayeredsayred
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Strando-travel-22
Apr 22, 2022
Cool dive, excellent service. - Very interesting dive. Romeo was excellent with communication while we got things set up. Mario, the dive master, did a great job. Excellent attention to safety, but not over controlling. The rental equipment was in good condition, no problems with it at all. Some interesting statues under water. There was not a big variety of fish, but there were a lot of them. The freshwater sponges were also cool. For photographers, more of a macro dive. Water clarity varied somewhat, perhaps 10 to 15 meters. Excellent experience overall#
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