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Dive Spots Near La Paz

El Bajo (The Seamount)
This oasis of sea life is particularly famous for frequent sightings of schools of hammerhead sharks and the appearance of other large pelagic species such as giant pacific mantas, marlins, whale sharks and schools of jacks. El Bajo is 35 miles from La Paz (2-3 hrs boat ride each way), is an advanced dive exposed to strong currents. In the late fall and winter, rough seas can occur.

Los Islotes (Sea lion colony)
These islets north of Espiritu Santo Island are 27 miles from La Paz (1.5 to 2 hrs. boat ride each way). They offer habitat to over a hundred friendly California sea lions and numerous reef fishes. It is a well protected area from the winds and considered an easy to moderate dive spot.

El Bajito
Shallow granite rock reef with abundant sea life attached to it. Easy dive. Average depth 30ft.

Swaine Rock
Granite rock and hard coral reef approximately 3/4 mile in length. Soft and hard corals are abundant. Nursery ground for various species of fish, such as sierra mackerel, anchovies and yellowtail. Marine invertebrates and reef fishes are also diverse. Easy to moderate dive due to occasional strong currents. Average depth 30 ft.

Salvatierra (The Shipwreck)
A ferry boat that sunk in 1975 and is lying on the sandy bottom of San Lorenzo canal. Its 300ft. hull, covered with soft corals and mollusks, offers protection to many reef fishes and groupers. Currents tend to be strong. A moderate to advance dive site. Average depth 60ft.

La Reina
An islet with a lighthouse at the northern part of Cerralvo Island (the most southern island in the Sea of Cortez). The diversity of reef and tropical fishes is greater than in any other island in the Sea of Cortez. Pelagic species are also abundant, i.e. green jacks, Mexican barracuda, strong fish and a small community of sea lions resides in the islet. This spot has several dive sites ranging from deep water reefs to remnants of sunken ships. Easy to advance dive site depending on currents. Average depth 60ft.

La Reinita
An islet and reef at the western central part of Cerralvo Island. Crevices, boulders and caves provide shelter for snappers, big groupers, lobster and mollusks. In this area, marlins and dorado are often seen. Easy to moderate dive. Average depth is 50 ft.

Punta Lobos
Rocky point of eastern side of Espiritu Santo Island. Rocky slope ends on sandy bottom. Different kinds of fishes swim by the slope occasionally such as dense schools of mobula manta ray. Easy dive. Depths range 30 to 100 ft.

Pailebot
Northeast of Espiritu Santo Island dive point. Boulders and crevices are habitat to very large groupers. Reef fishes in the shallow area are abundant. Easy dive all year round. Depth ranges from 30 to 100 ft.