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Diving in Cabo Pulmo

Explore diving in Cabo Pulmo

Cabo Pulmo National Park is home to over 6,000 marine species. Principle among these are the area’s famous sea lions. In terms of other large species, the park also welcomes Humpback Whales, Mobulas and Whale Sharks.

Enormous groupers, turtles and large schools of jacks are easily found. Tropical fish are bountiful and even the occasional reef shark can be found stalking its prey nearby. Underwater photographers will marvel at the diversity of macro life found on this rare reef.

If you move a bit off the reef, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by garden eels, sticking their head out of the sand to stare at new visitors.

When to dive in Cabo Pulmo

August to November is  the season for liveaboard diving in the Sea of Cortez. While Guadalupe is cold, the Sea of Cortez is at its warmest.

The water is approximately 80°F (27°C) and these are the best months for hammerhead encounters in the region. Whale sharks can also occasionally be spotted in Cabo Pulmo National Park. 

December to March, divers can expect cooler temperatures in the Sea of Cortez. However it is the best time to spot Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Mobulas in the park. You’ll also find increased sea lion activity.

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Common marine life sightings for Cabo Pulmo

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Sharks and Rays
Whitetip reef shark
Blacktip reef shark
Basking shark
Blue shark
Bull shark
Great white shark
Hammerhead shark
Oceanic whitetip shark
Whale shark
Leopard shark
Eagle ray
Manta ray
Ocean Fish
Seahorse
Sailfish
Mammals and Reptiles
Grey whale
Humpback whale
Pilot whale
Blue whale
Seal
Manatee (dugong)
Hawksbill turtle
Loggerhead turtle
Common dolphin
Most likely sightingsPossible sightings

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