Dive in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cabo Pulmo

Why We Love It

In South Baja California, Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve is considered one of the most successful marine reserves in the world due to its abundance of fish. Dive with hundreds of schooling jacks and the resident bull sharks. Cabo Pulmo is also known for its hundreds of passing Mobula rays, sea lions, turtles, whales, and sharks, as well as its beautiful reef.

Conservation

The Guadalupe and Socorro Conservation Funds have supported scientific research and conservation work in the Sea of Cortez, at Socorro, Clipperton, and Guadalupe Islands since 2004. They also support various charities such as Dive into the Pink and PADI Project Aware.

Who Is It For?

For divers of all levels who want to discover the very rich marine life of the Sea of Cortez with few tourists. Non-divers can snorkel, use kayaks, and paddle boards.

Prices and Dates

Dive Briefing!

Marine Life

• Cabo Pulmo's marine reserve is located in the very rich Sea of Cortez, off the South coast of Baja California, Mexico.
• It has been labeled by Mission Blue, Dr Sylvia Earle's NGO, a “Hope Spot”.
• Expect to see huge schools of pelagic fish, some sharks - including hammerheads - and also turtles, mobula rays, sea lions, and many more creatures.
• Cabo Pulmo National Park is home to the oldest of only three coral reefs on the west coast of North America.
• The Sea of Cortez is also one of two primary mating and breeding areas for the Humboldt squid.

Dive Conditions

• Season: year round
• Currents: little to medium
• Visibility: 15 to 30 m (50 to 98 ft)
• Water Temperature: 27° to 30°C (81° to 86°F) July to November. 22° to 26°C (72° to 79°F) December to June
• Depth: shallow and deep dives

Dive Sites

• You will dive all along your trip, from La Paz to Cabo Pulmo.
• Sites you may visit are: the wreck of the ferry Salvatierra, beautiful Suwanee Reef teeming with life, La Reina, Las Animas, Cerralvo Island, and other sites of Cabo Pulmo.

The Team

• Dive operator with over 25 years of experience in the area
• 4 boats
• Guests dive into different groups according to their level and preferences in guidance
• Dive course possible with additional costs - ask us.
• English-speaking crew

Safety Information

• Equipment Recommended: 3 to 5 mm wetsuit, dive computer, surface marker buoy (SMB), and a whistle
• Insurance: Both dive insurance and travel insurance are mandatory. We recommend DAN Europe that has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote.
• Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Visas, Flights, and More!

Visa Requirements

• Many countries’ residents do not require a visa to stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.
• Please check the current visa policy that applies for your country on Mexico's Ministry of Tourism website.

How to Get There

• The trip starts on the first day in Cabo San Lucas at 8:30am and returns on the 6th day to Cabo San Lucas at 8:00am.
• International flights to San Jose del Cabo, (SJD), Mexico. We always recommend arriving and leaving one day before or after.
• Another option is going to Mexico City and taking an internal flight with Interjet (usually 2 flights a day, starting at $76 (about ... EUR) one way) or Aeromexico (usually 6 flights a day, starting at $170 (about ... EUR) one way).
• Make sure you have enough time for transfers between terminals and/or airports.

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• Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a rash guard, and a sweater or light-weight jacket.