Plongée à Cabo Pulmo — Mexico

Cabo Pulmo is what happens when a fishing community bans fishing entirely. Since 1995, biomass has increased 460% — the greatest marine recovery ever documented. Bull sharks school by the hundreds, jack tornadoes fill the water column, and groupers the size of Volkswagens sit on the reef.

Score
57.5
Visibilité
9–24m
Température
21–26°C
Meilleurs mois
July, August, September
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Cabo Pulmo
MexicoCaribbean
57.5

SCORE

23.4408°N

-109.4244°E

Cabo Pulmo is what happens when a fishing community bans fishing entirely. Since 1995, biomass has increased 460% — the greatest marine recovery ever documented. Bull sharks school by the hundreds, jack tornadoes fill the water column, and groupers the size of Volkswagens sit on the reef.

The Sea of Cortez's Greatest Conservation Success

Visibility9–24 m
Temperature21–26°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$120
Best MonthsJuly, August, September, October
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML68.0CH32.0VIS67.0SV28.0TMP60.0DA56.0OP78.0TS66.0GT68.0VAL50.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

68.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
80
Megafauna Encounters
84
Reef Fish Abundance
90
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
45
Marine Life Diversity
68.0
Coral & Reef Health
32.0
Visibility & Conditions
67.0
Dive Site Variety
28.0
Water Temperature
60.0
Depth & Access
56.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
66.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
50.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

pelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

snorkeling the reefkayakingdesert ATV toursstargazing (zero light pollution)beach camping

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber100 km — San Jose del Cabo Hyperbaric Chamber
Nearest Hospital60 km

Remote village — drive to San Jose del Cabo (1.5 hrs) for hospital and chamber

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Cabo Pulmo Divers

PADI

4.8
280 reviewsNITROX

Cabo Pulmo Sport Center

PADI

4.7
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