Dive Sites & Snorkel Sites
San Jose del Cabo • Corridor • Palmilla • Zacatitos
Dive Sites
The Los Cabos region is located at the southern point of the Baja Peninsula, this makes the local area subject to currents and varying visibility. But this also enhances the marine life, many pelagic and tropical species are found here in the southern Baja California. We discovered the vast majority of our dive sites, therefore you can expect to enjoy peaceful dives on untouched reefs.
Water temperatures also vary greatly from a cool chilly May and June where water can dip to the high 50’s (15 c) to a warm and tropical mid 80’s (30 c) from September to November. However, this brings a wonderful variety of sea life, therefore there’s always something different to see, no matter what time you join us!
We choose dive sites that can range from calm and easy for beginners, to the most advanced dive in the region: Gordo Banks. Dive sites are always subject to the conditions of the day… unfortunately we can’t control mother nature… yet!
Cerro Colorado
Distance: 20 minutes by boat Depth: 30 – 45ft Level: All Levels
Dive Site Description:
Varied rock formations with swim throughs and little caves where small crustaceans like crabs, shrimp, and lobsters are common. We often see big schools of fish hovering above the reef.
Large groupers, guitar and diamond rays are often spotted on the sandy bottom at about 80 feet in season. Schools of mobula rays and jacks are regular visitors at this untouched dive site.
Skywalker
Distance: 20 minutes by boat Depth: 40 – 80 ft Level: Experienced Divers
Dive Site Description:
At this, one of our favorite dive sites, you can experiment with diving a littler deeper around two large underwater pinnacles. Both pinnacles act as cleaning stations, with huge schools of cleaner butterflyfish attracting large pelagic such as turtles, rays and sharks.
Punta Bella
Distance: 25 minutes by boat Depth: 45 – 65 ft Level: All Level
Dive Site Description:
This dive site is part of a large reef called “Punta Bella”, a recently discovered site with nice rock formations, as well as swim through channels. Marine life in this place is amazing,
Turtles, Jacks, Cleaning Stations, there is something to observe everywhere you look. The coral growth on this reef is the best we have seen so far in Baja California Sur, however we aren’t finished exploring!
Los Abanicos
Distance: 20 minutes by boat Depth: 40 – 60 ft Level: All divers
Dive Site Description:
Los Abanicos literally translates to ‘The Fans’…a fitting name as the giant gorgonians are a definite highlight here. Other attractions include large and varying rock formations.
Fish life can vary from schools of Pork and Trigger Fish, to unique Puffers. This site is also part of the “Punta Bella” reef, therefore containing an amazing amount of coral.
Dive Sites – La Escollera
Distance: 5 minutes by boat Depth: Avg. 25 ft. Level: Beginner Divers
Dive Site Description:
La Escollera is a good place to kick back, relax and take it easy. Suitable for beginner divers, or people who have not ben diving in years, La Escollera is ideal to brush up on skills. Here we find different species of Sea Urchins, and a large variety of fish. On a good day there are more fish here than any of our other dive sites!
El Salinar “Shipwreck”
Distance: 10 min. by boat Depth: 10 – 45 feet Level: All Divers & Snorkelers
Dive Site Description:
Why this ship sank, and where it came from, remains unknown to this day. Local rumors are it was damaged during a violent storm about 30 years ago, however all passengers made it back to the shore. The ship rests on the sand upside down, 300 yards offshore. It is broken apart in 3 pieces, allowing divers to leisurely explore the site for as long as they like. The coral growth is abundant, and a lot of intrepid sea creatures have made it their home. A great site for photography – you can find many pictures taken on this site on our Facebook.
Zacatitos:
Distance: 20 min by boat Depth: 10 – 60 feet Level: All Divers & Snorkelers
Dive Site Description:
This shallow dive site starts in only 5 feet and ends in a sandy bottom at 50 feet. The coral growth is very good. This spot is also known to be home to sea turtles, octopus, moray eels and nurse sharks. Large schools of pork fish and snappers are sometimes seen on the sandy bottom next to the reef.
Blow Hole
Distance: 35 min. Depth: 25 – 80ft. Level: Beginner & Advanced Divers
Dive Site Description:
Named after the curious rock formation beside it that blows water and spray into the air during big swells, this is a beautiful site. Blow Hole can be dived in many different ways, offering the chance to see bigger animals due to its multiple cleaning stations. These strange underwater truck-stops bring in species such as Milk Fish, and Yellow Tail Jacks. The site topography includes 3 pinnacles and a rocky bottom.
Santa Maria
Distance: 45 min by boat Depth: 15 – 50 ft Level: All Divers & Snorkelers
Dive Site Description:
Located in the bay of Santa Maria, this dive site has some of the best stony coral formations in the area. Huge rocks form swim through channels, with a nice white sandy bottom if you don’t get the swim through quite right! This site is a perfect location to see all kind of fish and crustaceans. Here we have a high chance to see Manta Rays cruising by, so keep your eyes open! This site is also great for snorkelers
Gavilanes
Distance: 40 min by boat Depth: 10 – 55 ft Level: All Divers & Snorkelers
Dive Site Description:
Gavilanes is Spanish for ‘Hawks’, named after the numerous birds of prey that nest in this small bay. Gavilanes nestles in a tiny natural bay between Chileno and Santa Maria. This site has something for everyone – gorgeous corridors of rocks, swim throughs, and large schools of fish. Furthermore, if you’re lucky, you’ll find a small cave with some white tip reef sharks in it!
Chileno Reef
Distance: 40 min by boat Depth: 10 – 65 ft Level: All Level Divers & Snorkelers
Dive Site Description:
Chileno is a large bay with a beautiful beach and one long straight reef along a rocky headland. It is one of our favorite sites due to the fact that we often find large diamond stingrays, schools of porkfish and more. Similarly, we see mobula rays in schools that can be hundreds strong! Part of the reef is covered with sea fans and sponges, and garden eels are often seen on the sandy bottom.
