Los Cabos

Los Cabos, this area is shared between two different towns, Cabo San Lucas & San Jose del Cabo.

Cabo San Lucas has both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California where you can encounter: whales, sea lions, rays, and reefs with incredible biodiversity.

San Jose del Cabo shares many of the animals with its sister town but also offers a special spot out in the open sea called Gordo Banks.

  • Gordo is located 10 miles offshore and consists of two seamounts, one at approximately 120 feet and another at around 250 feet, here you can find schools of jacks, mackerels, tunas, snapper, large groupers, devil rays, eagle rays, cow-nose rays, and mobula rays, these are very common visitors to the offshore reef. With such a rich ecosystem it is only natural to find predators like hammerheads and silky sharks that also visit this spot to have their daily meals.

    This dive is famously referred to as a "shark dive" due to the large number of hammerheads that can be found around the seamounts, making Gordo Banks a must-see destination for divers.

Rock formation known as "El Arco" at Land's End in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, surrounded by ocean waves and a flock of birds flying overhead at sunset.
Two scuba divers underwater, one in the foreground with mask covered in bubbles, wearing scuba gear.
Humpback whale breaching ocean surface
Hammerhead shark swimming in deep blue ocean
Underwater view of a school of manta rays swimming in the ocean.

La Paz

Two-and-a-half-hour drive north from Los Cabos we find La Paz, the state’s capital city. The gateway to some of the most diverse diving on the peninsula, with beaches as white as the Caribbean's.

Here we can do some DIP diving with giant manta rays, hammerhead sharks, sea lions, shallow reefs, wrecks, and a diverse array of pelagic life, and if you are lucky some orcas may pass your way. Whales are also common visitors in these waters along with the famous gatherings of the biggest fish in the sea, whale sharks. An encounter with such giants is always in the cards. Every diver's dream.

Out of the water, La Paz offers great dining, beautiful walks along the pier, and astonishing beaches to enjoy the sun.

The famous Balandra beach, with its multiple bays, receives thousands of tourists yearly. Relax and take a DIP in its calm and protected crystal-clear waters.

Aerial view of a coastal landscape with mountains, blue water, and a sandy shoreline, featuring several small boats in the bay.
Two people in wetsuits on a boat with rocky hills in the background.
Woman wearing a pink sweatshirt and sunglasses on a boat in the ocean, holding a pole, with another woman in the background.
Mushroom-shaped rock formation on a sandy beach with clear blue water and rocky cliffs in the background.

La Ventana

Then there is La Ventana. Famous for its kite surfing during the winter, this place hides a lot more than people know.

A special gem in Baja offers exciting safaris where you can see dolphins, giant manta rays, sperm and humpback whales, orcas, and sea lions. Diving here doesn’t disappoint either; it's one of the favorite spots to dive with all the beauties the Sea of Cortez has to offer. After a quick trip to Jacques Cousteau Island (Cerralvo Island) to stretch the legs in its soft dunes and snorkel along its shores.

The town might be small, but it's the ideal place to lay back and rest after an intense day out at sea. Here you’ll be able to recover, read a book, lay in bed, or sit out by the pool, the perfect place to recharge and be ready for the next day.

A group of dolphins swimming in the ocean.
Person wearing sunglasses and a teal hooded jacket, with a bright sky background.
Man in blue snorkeling gear on a boat holding a white pole, looking at the ocean.
Underwater view of a manta ray swimming in blue ocean water
Silhouette of a person snorkeling in the ocean with sunlight above water.

Cabo Pulmo

Cabo Pulmo has some of the highest concentrations of life on the peninsula, making it one of the most appealing diving destinations not just in Baja but around the world.

This small town located an hour and a half northeast of Los Cabos is famous for the massive jack tornadoes and bull shark populations that live in its water all year. 

A marine reserve that was created in 1995 by the local community in an effort to change their living ways. From an overfished coastline to one of the world's most successful conservation stories, Cabo Pulmo is featured in National Geographic Magazine and documentaries, it has tripled its biomass since its creation, making it a pleasure to dive.

Living up to Jacques Cousteau’s description, “the aquarium of the world”.

Scuba diver swimming near a large school of fish underwater.
Underwater scene with a large grouper fish surrounded by a school of smaller yellow-tailed fish swimming near a rocky surface.
Underwater scene with a school of yellowtail fish swimming around rocks on the ocean floor.
Two scuba divers underwater near a school of fish.
Underwater scene with two scuba divers near a shark, surrounded by bubbles and ocean water.

Cozumel

And not to be overlooked, Cozumel, an enchanting dive destination nestled in the heart of the Riviera Maya. This captivating island boasts thriving coral reefs and a diverse array of sea life in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters, making it a global hotspot for underwater enthusiasts.

Beyond its natural allure, Cozumel has its own conservation tale. Efforts initiated by the local community led to the establishment of marine reserves, transforming once-threatened coastlines into thriving ecosystems. This commitment to conservation has not only preserved the underwater wonders but also enhanced the island's biodiversity.

Cozumel, a testament to the power of community-driven conservation, stands as a shining example of how dedicated stewardship can safeguard marine treasures for generations to come.

Diver swims with a sea turtle near a colorful coral reef in clear blue ocean water.
Underwater shipwreck resting on seabed with coral and marine growth.
Scuba diver swimming alongside a stingray on the ocean floor, with clear blue water and sandy seabed visible.
Octopus resting on coral reef in the ocean.