San Carlos, Sonora
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'.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
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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