Surrounded by water on three sides, the southern reaches of Baja California Sur offer some of the best diving in Mexico. Tropical and temperate zones meet to create a shallow playground for hammerheads, whale sharks - and delighted divers.
There's so much to feast your eyes on while diving in Baja California Sur you won't know where to look. Marvel at dense schools of jacks, bait balls, tuna and jawfish as mobula rays glide overhead. Fun-loving sea lions offer amazing photo opportunities as they frolic and pose for cameras.
Nudibranchs, snails, crabs and shrimps ensure macro-lovers are catered for. If diving in Baja California Sur was summed up in three words, they would be 'spoilt for choice'. A special bonus: the region is a jumping off point for Socorro Island.
Diving in Baja California Sur is excellent year-round but each season brings its own gems. July to November has excellent visibility (25m). This season is also prime time for whale sharks (best chances in October/November) and offers the warmest water (73-85°F/23-30°C).
Cooler waters between December and March (64-68°F/18-20°C) bring different creatures. Now is the best time do come face-to-face with humpback whales and mobula rays. Whatever time of year you visit, your logbook will be pleasantly full after diving in Baja California Sur.
All year round conditions to see the Hammerhead sharks at Gordo Banks.
The easiest way to get to the region is via the international airport located in San Jose del Cabo (sjd).
This major airport services 45 destinations, most of the West coast of USA, and more and more East coast hubs have direct flights. Direct flights from Europe through Frankfurt, and twice weekly from Panama, and multiple daily flights from major Mexican airports.
From SJD you can easily access the Los Cabos region. From the live aboard boats to Socorro, Gordo Banks from San Jose and the marine park in Cabo San Lucas, or a 1 hour drive to Cabo Pulmo.
2 hours north of SJD you can drive to La Paz, the states capital, for the Whale Shark season and Sea Lion colony at Los Islotes.
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