Cabo PulmoWords can simply not do any justice to this spectacular Jem of Los Cabos. Cabo Pulmo is a protected National Marine Park located just 40 miles North of San Jose del Cabo on the eastern cape of Los Cabos. Cabo Pulmo is the only hard coral reef found in the Sea of Cortez. It is also one of three living North American reefs and the only living Coral Reef on the Western side of North America! Cabo Pulmo National Park offers nutrient rich waters attracting birds, mammals, a vast web of Invertebrates, fishes, sharks, ect resulting in making the Sea of Cortez one of the most productive waters in the world! Cabo Pulmo has more terrific dive sites than we care to mention, below you will find brief descriptions of some of this Marine Parks highlights.El BajoLocated close to the edge of the submarine canyon, this reef is located only about a mile from shore with excellent visibility and a gentle current. It runs south to North and is a great drift dive. With sand on both sides you might get the chance to witness the sting rays reproduce during the winter months. The reef has 7 kinds of corals (hard and soft) along with large schools of reef fish, Turtles, Eels, Groupers, and Whalesharks during the season. El Cantil (The Ledges)This is the largest reef in Cabo Pulmo, it begins near the beach and it goes two miles out into the Sea of Cortez. This reef is about 40 yards wide and is shaped like a bunch of fingers, covered in corals it takes on the look of rolling country side hills. This is a great site for all level of Scuba Divers with a max depth of 50 feet. During this great dive look out for Hammerheads, White Tips, Reef Sharks, Manta Rays, Amber Jacks, Dog Snappers, and Garden Eels. The WreckThe Mexican fishing vessel—Colima sunk during a storm back in 1939. It lays approximately 2 ½ kilometers North of Punta Cabo Pulmo and now serves as a small sanctuary for small reef fish, large fish, and scores of Garden Eels. The Colima offers the added bonus of a wreck dive for scuba enthusiasts, a spectacular addition to Cabo Pulmo. El Islote (Rock Island)This small island that rises a mere 10 feet above the surface of the Sea of Cortez. This dive site is at a depth of 60 feet and is a blast due to all the giant Sea Fans and the life found hiding on them. The boulder formations are home to Octopus, Eels, Parrot Fish, Pargo, even the rare Stone Scorpion Fish. Los FrailesIf you are interest in blue water diving then this would be a good choice for you. The main interest is to test out you luck and see if you can sight any Whalesharks, large Manta or Diamond Rays. This dive ranges in depth between 80-140 feet. Las CasitasI know some of you like to explore caves and crevices. This is the best spot (in fact one of the only spots) to fulfill your dark explorations, the reward is the most incredible Cup Coral around! Due to all the nooks and cranies you will find all sorts of different species even the occasional Frog Fish and Jew Fish. Sea Lyon ColonyThis is a real special thing to experience, these beautiful mammals love to play. Both kids and adults can have a great time watching them play, especially during the spring (their mating season) when they’re the most active. You will also be able to spot all sorts of colorful Tropical Fish, Garden Eels, and Sea Urchins. |