Mexico & Central America · Mexico
Cabo Pulmo
The comeback story of the Sea of Cortez.
Destination snapshot
Best time
Jul–Nov
Water temp
75–85°F
Visibility
40–80 ft
Skill level
Intermediate
Flight time (US)
Direct+drive
Great for
Marine parks · Big animals
Why visit
A fully protected marine park with roaring schools of jacks, bull sharks and humpback whales in winter.
Best dive sites
- El Vencedor
- El Bajo
- Los Morros
- Cabo Pulmo Reef
Best snorkeling spots
- Cabo Pulmo Reef
What you may see underwater
Interesting fact
Cabo Pulmo National Park is the greatest marine recovery story in the world — fishing bans since 1995 caused a 460% increase in fish biomass in one decade.
Who this destination is best for
- Adventurers
- Conservationists
Frequently asked questions
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Yes for calmer sites like El Islote; larger schooling walls and current sites suit intermediates.
- When to go?
- July–November for warm water and best schools of jacks and snappers.
- Do I need a car?
- Yes — Cabo Pulmo is a 2-hour drive from Los Cabos airport; the town itself is tiny and off-grid.
Ready to dive Cabo Pulmo?
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At a glance
- Region
- Mexico & Central America
- Country
- Mexico
- Best season
- Jul–Nov
- Water temp
- 75–85°F
- Visibility
- 40–80 ft
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Flight from US
- Direct+drive
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