When is the best time to dive El Canon?

The typical diving season is November to June. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is El Canon good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Mexico · San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo

Also known as: The Canyon

November to June

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Not a snorkel site - no - scuba only

strong current, remote location, no-touch policy, no gloves or reef hooks permitted anywhere in the park

Revillagigedo National Park (CONANP) diving fee 3,622.02 MXN per diving day (~$190 USD) as of Jan 2025

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Nearest hub: Cabo San Lucas (liveaboard)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.