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Cabo Pulmo
The comeback story of the Sea of Cortez.
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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.
Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is a conservation success story. Massive tornadoes of jacks, bull sharks, sea lions and pristine reefs.
Best dive sites
- El Vencedor
- El Bajo
- Los Morros
- Cabo Pulmo Reef
Best snorkeling spots
- Cabo Pulmo Reef
What you may see underwater
Bull SharksSchools of FishSea TurtlesManta RaysHumpback WhalesSea LionsMobula Rays
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.
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