Have you ever imagined diving inside an active volcano? Lake Ilopango isn’t just a body of water; it’s a portal to an extraordinary underwater world. This volcanic lake, located just 16 kilometers from San Salvador, offers a unique geological history and the thrilling experience of exploring a landscape shaped by nature’s fiery power.
What Makes Lake Ilopango Unique? Perched at an altitude of 440 meters (1,440 ft) and reaching depths of up to 230 meters (755 ft), Lake Ilopango provides a truly rare high-altitude diving experience. As you descend, you’ll encounter a world of unique geological features. The active volcano beneath the lake creates incredible phenomena, like hot water vents and fascinating volcanic rock formations. The sensation of diving into an active crater, exploring its “calderas,” and witnessing volcanic activity firsthand is an adventure few places on Earth can offer.
The Diving Experience: Our tours at Odisea Latina are designed to show you the best of what Lake Ilopango has to offer. One of our most popular sites is Las Fumarolas, where you can literally place your hand over cracks on the lake floor from which warm water bubbles. This is an incredibly rare phenomenon that attracts divers from all over the globe.
We also have a “mini MUSA” site. MUSA is a renowned underwater museum in Cancún, and our site features eight larger-than-life religious statues submerged below the surface, creating a surreal and captivating diving environment.
In terms of marine life, the lake is home to various species of fish, including mojarras and tilapia, that add to the lively underwater scenery.
Safety and Professionalism: Your safety is our top priority. We work exclusively with PADI-certified clubs and our team includes an ex-high-performance athlete who is also a certified PADI Rescue Diver. You can rest assured that you are in professional, experienced hands throughout your adventure.
Why Dive with Odisea Latina? Whether you’re an individual seeking a new challenge or a group of friends looking for an unforgettable trip, Lake Ilopango is the perfect destination. While we specialize in incentive travel, we also offer group rates—the more people you bring, the more affordable the adventure becomes.
Don’t just read about it, live it. At Odisea Latina, we take you on this one-of-a-kind adventure. Contact us today to plan your dive into the heart of an active volcano and create memories that will last a lifetime.