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LOS
CABOS | CABO
PULMO
Anegada
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The Point
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La
Larga
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The
Blow Hole
Cabo Pulmo
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Sand Fall
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Gorda Banks
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The
Abyss
Pelican
Rock
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North
Wall
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Middle
Wall
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Neptunes
Finger
Santa
Maria
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Chileno
Bay
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Whales Head
LOS
CABOS DIVE SITES
The
Los Cabos Bay provides excellent diving conditions.
A deep submarine trench closely follows the bay and creates
an unusual marine environment that attracts an abundance
of marine life. Here the water is warm and the currents
are gentle. All types of dive experiences can be satisfied
here, from shallow to deep, night to wreck dives, from
playful sea lions to the elusive sea horse. Large congregations
of fish are seen on the rocky slopes covered with gorgonians
and graceful sea fans. Sea lions, turtles, eels and huge
gropers are common sights here.
Anegada
On the edge of the Submarine Canyon that forms San Lucas
Bay. Beautiful wall dive to small sandfall at around 90'.
Large congregations of big and small tropical fish. Slopes
covered with gorgonians and gracefull sea fans. Not unusual
to spot rays and big fish swimming out of nearby deeper
water. Also an excellent night dive, the Bay of San Lucas
is a National Marine Sanctuary.
The Point
At Land's End where the Pacific Ocean joins the Sea of
Cortez. Sea lions, turtles, huge sea bass, schools of
gamefish brought in by large schools of baitfish such
as sardines and greenjacks. Also morays, octopus, tropical
varieties, the average depth at Land's End is 60'.Whale
sharks and mantas are also seen in this area.
La Larga
Canyon depths from 60' to 120'. Rock outcrops giving way
to steep vertical granite walls and rocky ledges at 100'.
Thick with gorgonians and sea fans. Octopus, abundant
tropical fish, schools of barracuda and other pelagics.
The
Blowhole
40' to lOO' in depth, backside of a huge rock forms a
wall covered in gorgonians. Small nurse sharks and guitarfish
sometimes inhabit the area, along with a few large grouper
and the occasional bat ray or eagle ray. The site gets
its name from a small blowhole on shore.
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Cabo Pulmo
Not enough can be said about Cabo Pulmo, the only living coral reef
on the western coast of North America. A National Marine Sanctuary.
A 2 hour excursion from Cabo San Lucas. Email
us for more details.
Sand
Falls
Next to Anegada Rock, a sand chute collapses into a rocky cleft.
In strong surge, the moving sand cascades down the chute and falls
off the vertical granite wall like Niagara Falls with sand. This
amazing site was first documented by the late Jacque Cousteau. The
depth is 90 to 130-plus feet. The skill level for this site is intermediate
divers.
Gorda Banks
Rivals Cabo Pulmo and San Lucas Bay Submarine Canyon among the prime
dive sites in the area. Eight miles off the coast of San Jose del
Cabo, the top of this seamount lies under 110' - 130' of water.
Masses of jacks, scores of schooling hammerheads, solitary bull
sharks, manta rays and even huge whale sharks.
The
Abyss(130 feet)
Pelican Rock
A calm protected site teeming with a wide variety of Tropicals and
Invertebrates. This is also where some of the Sandfalls (Rivers
of Sand) are located. The Sandfalls look like waterfalls but are
composed entirely of sand. Pelican Rock is a must for all underwater
photographers and videographers! (25 to 100 feet)
NORTH WALL
This dive site starts in a shallow sandy bottom that slopes off
into deeper water with rock boulders appearing at around a depth
of 40 ft. At a depth of 90 ft. a cliff face starts and continues
east until it connects with the sandfalls. There is also a shallow
reef at a depth of 12 ft. surrounded by sand which is a good area
to do a safety stop. Look for garden eels in the sand flats.
Middle
Wall
This dive really starts in 75 ft. of water after following a sandy
canyon down to the edge of the cliff face. The rocky cliff face
continues to the west until it connects with the sandfalls at depths
from 80 ft. to 100 ft. The cliff face continues east a little deeper
until it connects with La Larga. Look for big fish swimming by the
bluff. ADM Wall dive to a maximum depth of 100'. Large schools of
fish, sea fans, lobsters, green moray eels, etc.
Neptune's Finger
An interesting area consisting of rocky substrate covered with Hard
and Soft Corals, Sea Fans, Sponges and Gorgonians. Another Sandfall
occurs here and Tropicals abound. At times an occasional Pelagic
(Tuna, Shark, Manta Ray, Turtle, etc.) may visit this area. (30
to 100 feet)
Santa
Maria
A sheltered cove great for snorkeling and diving. Colorful gorgonians
and sea fans line the rock walls where colorful tropical reef fish
are in abundance. Great dive for photographers. (up to 40 feet)
Chileno Bay
A breath-taking bay known for its diving and snorkeling. A maze
of fingered-shaped reefs covered with coral trees, it is home to
a large variety of schooling Tropical Fish, Sea Turtles and several
species of Moray Eels. A colorful collection of invertabrates, starfish,
seafans, sea urchins and sponges fill the nooks, crannies and sea
floor. (30 to 70 feet)
Whales
Head
With spectacular rock formations, this spot is known to be home
to Sea turtles, Octopus and Moray Eels. Small Nurse Sharks and Guitarfish
sometimes inhabit this area. (30
to 60 feet)
LOS
CABOS | CABO
PULMO
Anegada
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The Point
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La
Larga
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The
Blow Hole
Cabo Pulmo
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Sand Fall
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Gorda Banks
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The
Abyss
Pelican
Rock
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North
Wall
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Middle
Wall
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Neptunes
Finger
Santa
Maria
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Chileno
Bay
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Whales Head
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