El Bajo (Cabo Pulmo)
Also known as: El Bajo de Pulmo
Best time to dive
May to June
What you might see
- DolphinLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- Whale sharkPossible
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 - not confirmed as offered - this is a subsurface reef bar, not shore/snorkel accessible
Safety notes
strict no-take marine reserve rules (no touching/collecting coral or marine life, authorized operators only); variable current affecting diver control near the reef
Permits & fees
Cabo Pulmo National Park (CONANP) entrance/marine-park fee: approx. $100-125 MXN per person per day (~$5-7 USD), per CONANP and corroborating operator pricing pages - treat as an approximate range, not an exact fixed figure
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Cabo Pulmo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.