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Socorro
Mexico's Galapagos, on a liveaboard.
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Destination snapshot
Best time
Nov–May
Water temp
70–80°F
Visibility
60–120 ft
Skill level
Advanced
Flight time (US)
Direct to Cabo
Great for
Liveaboards · Big animals
Why visit
Giant Pacific mantas, humpback whales, dolphins and sharks — accessible only by liveaboard.
The Revillagigedo Islands (Socorro) sit 250 miles off Cabo. Only reachable by liveaboard, they deliver world-class encounters with giant oceanic manta rays, whales, dolphins and sharks.
Best dive sites
- The Boiler
- Roca Partida
- Cabo Pearce
- Punta Tosca
What you may see underwater
Manta RaysHumpback WhalesDolphinsSilky SharksHammerheadsGalapagos SharksTiger SharksWhale Sharks
Interesting fact
Socorro's oceanic mantas actively seek out divers — they hover in place, letting bubbles wash across their bellies, in one of the ocean's most unusual interactions.
Who this destination is best for
- Advanced divers
- Photographers
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Socorro?
- Liveaboard only — 24-hour crossing from Cabo San Lucas. Trips run November–May.
- Best month?
- February–April for humpback whales alongside the year-round pelagics.
- Experience required?
- Advanced Open Water, comfort with current and blue-water diving. It's not a beginner trip.
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