Los Islotes

Best time to dive

January to December; October to March

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - yes - one of the most popular snorkel-with-sea-lions sites in the world; multiple operators run dedicated snorkel tours

Safety notes

territorial/aggressive adult male sea lions, especially near mating season - maintain distance, do not chase/touch, let animals initiate approach; busy boat traffic in a popular anchorage; strict no-touch protected-species rules enforced by CONANP (protected under Mexican law since 1994)

Permits & fees

site lies within Archipiélago Espíritu Santo National Park / Islas del Golfo de California protected area; a park fee/wristband is commonly cited as required and is typically bundled into tour operator pricing, but no specific published peso amount could be confirmed - VERIFY before publishing a figure

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: La Paz