San Carlos, Sonora

San Carlos, Mexico
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Sea of Cortez diving with sea lions and dramatic seascapes.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive destination in the Sea of Cortez is famed for its incredible biodiversity, often called 'the world's aquarium'. Divers can explore dramatic volcanic seascapes, including pinnacles and walls, teeming with playful sea lions and vast schools of fish. Key sites include San Pedro Nolasco Island and the wreck of the ferry 'Presidente Diaz Ordaz'.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

sea lionpinnaclewall divewreckmacro photographywhaleturtlebeginner friendly

Marine Life

California sea lionCortez angelfishKing angelfishGiant hawkfishScorpionfishMoray eelNudibranchSchooling jacksStingrayGuitarfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers calm, shallow bays for beginners and deep, current-swept pinnacles for advanced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficmarine life

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