Diving In La Paz

Come and dive with us into the aquarium of the world!

La Paz is one of the main Diving areas of the Sea of Cortez. Here there are numerous dive sites offering a wide variety of possibilities as far as in depth, wildlife and experience levels are. It is possible to dive on natural reefs, shipwrecks, with sea lions, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and more.

All levels from beginners to the more experienced will enjoy a unique adventure in the Sea of Cortez!

These dive sites harbor a rich and diverse marine life that will make your experience unforgettable diving in La Paz.

The boat has everything you need to feel comfortable and safety during your trip with; toilet, GPS-sonar, music, radio VHF, oxygen, etc.

Daily departure diving 2 or 3 tanks

Dive sites will be decided based on the level of experience of the group and the conditions of the waters and climate.

The diving sites are located near the Islands: Isla Espiritu Santo, Isla Cerralvo and Isla Partida.

Some of these sites are:

La Reina
DEPTH: 82 ft (25 m) LEVEL: Open Water

Rock formation, north of Cerralvo Island. This site is one of the most beautiful in the area. There you will be able to dive with giant manta rays, mackerel bull, turtles, numerous schools of tropical fish offering unforgettable color shows, a variety of corals and more.

Swanee Reef
DEPTH: 30 ft (9 m) LEVEL: Beginner

This is an amazing natural reef which caused the wreck of the famous ferry "The Salvatierra". Here you will have the opportunity to snorkel with numerous schools of fish, nudibranchs, octopus, frogfish, blankets, beautiful corals. It is also common to see sea lions resting, enjoying the tranquility of the place that many divers love. In addition it is one of the favorite spots for underwater photographers.

El Bajo
DEPTH: 52 ft -100 ft (16 m - 30 m +) LEVEL: Advanced Open Water

El Bajo is a seamount composed of 3 mountains that rise from the ocean but not enough to stand out from the sea level. They are north-south oriented. The north has its peak to 82ft or 25 meters deep into the surface, the central peak at 52ft or 16 ft south into 69ft or 21 m. From its nature seamounts are very hospitable to marine life. Diving in El Bajo you may have the possibility to see schools of hammerhead sharks, tuna and many other fish species. In addition, hopefully you will be able to observe whale sharks, marlins and giant manta rays.

Los Islotes
DEPTH 15 ft - 100 ft (5 m - 30 m) LEVEL: Beginner

They are two islets or large rocks which one is a natural arch. There lives a very rich marine life as well as a colony of over 400 seals. Throughout the year you can enjoy the incredible experience of diving with them. They are very playful and love to interact with divers. Diving in the islets is an amazing experience not to be missed! Diving under the arch is a magical moment where usually sea lions concentrate; stop for a while to admire the sea lions and the wonderful coral walls.