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Contact us at
m31dive@prodigy.net.mx
info@scubadivecabo.com
Phone us 624 14 32765
form the States
011 52 624 14 327 65
Cell phone 044 624 14 77136
form the states
011 52 624 14 77136.
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Cabo
San Lucas is one of the best places in the world for scuba diving
and snorkeling. You can find 30% of all the total marine species
in the world here! That means not only a lot of fish, but also
a huge variety of species.
How is this possible? To understand, we have to go millions of
years back when the Baja peninsula wasn't separated from the
rest of the continent. The San Andreas fault caused a huge earthquake
separating Baja from the rest of the Mexican land mass. Lucky
for us divers, it also created the Sea of Cortez.
Because Baja is now separated from the rest of Mexico, it also
means the species here have evolved differently. You will find
many unusual types of cactus, fish, and entire eco-systems. For
instance, Cabo Pulmo is the only living coral reef on the Pacific
side of Mexico.
The Sea of Cortez is well protected from currents and winds from
the north, it offers warmer waters and calmer water conditions
than the Pacific Ocean, which is on on the west side of the Baja
peninsula.
The Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean also have a bottom composition
of great diversity. We go from passing shallow sandy bottoms,
to rock and coral reefs, to nice deep walls that drop down all
the way to 2000 feet deep. That makes Cabo San Lucas one of the
deepest bays in the world. It is also why Pipin Ferreras, see
www.freediving.net,
the world champion free diver uses this bay to set his world
records. It also makes for strong rip currents on the Pacific
side so please do not swim there. Swimming on the Sea of Cortez
side is fine. If in doubt, ask one of our friendly Dive Masters
for information about where to snorkel and swim on your own.
Diving
Conditions:
The land formation and dive site called "The Point"
divides the two oceans and causes different dive conditions during
the year. That is why in Cabo, you will never get tired of diving
the same site many times.
During the winter, visibility is between 30-60 ft and the water
temperature is around 60 degrees F. During this season (November-April)
you might see friendly sea lions, manta rays, whale sharks, and
maybe even a gray whale! Or take one of our excursions to La
Paz or Gordo Banks where we search for schools of Hammer Head
sharks and Whale Sharks.
In summer, the scenery and climate changes. Visibility is up
to 100-120 ft and the temperature is around 90 degrees F. No
wet suit is required here! During this time currents from the
Sea of Cortez are stronger causing sub-tropical conditions. This
means you will see all kinds of tropical fish, schooling tunas,
jacks, and octopus!
So wherever and whenever you dive in Cabo, you are sure to
find something exciting and unusual.
Please email us for
more information or to make
a reservation.
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