Mexico · Los Cabos Corridor
Gordo Banks
Also known as: Gordo 1, Gordo 2
Best time to dive
January to December; September to December
What you might see
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
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 - No - deep offshore seamount, boat-only advanced scuba site
Safety notes
Strong currents, open-ocean swell/weather cancellations, deep no-reference blue-water diving, thermoclines; advanced certification and often a minimum dive-count requirement
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: San Jose del Cabo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.