Mexico · Loreto Bay National Park

Los Candeleros

Best time to dive

January to December; June to October

What you might see

  • Manta rayPeak season
  • Whale sharkPeak season

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

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - mainly a scuba site given the depth of the rock faces, though shallow margins may be snorkelable

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents, significant depth on the outer faces

Permits & fees

Within Loreto Bay National Park - entrance/marine-park fee applies via tour operators; exact amount not independently confirmed

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Puerto Escondido

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