Cabo Pulmo Diving Adventure: Explore the Protected Reefs of the Sea of Cortez
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8–10 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to carry personal kit and complete multiple shallow-to-moderate depth dives
Overview
Dive into Cabo Pulmo’s protected reefs to see thriving schools, turtles, groupers, and bull sharks. This full-day boat trip from Cabo San Lucas pairs community-driven conservation with high-visibility diving and round-trip transport.
Cabo Pulmo Diving Adventure: Explore the Protected Reefs of the Sea of Cortez
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The Zodiac eases away from the sandbar and the reef rearranges the world. Beneath a bright, salt-stung surface, rock gardens and coral ridges rise into sunlight like underwater mesas; snappers glitter in tight, metal-colored schools and green turtles navigatorially glide between fingers of coral. On a good day the reef feels busy—thousands of jacks turning as one, grouper biding in crevices, and, if luck favors you, bull sharks cruising along the outer wall with efficient, indifferent grace.
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Adventure Tips
Bring your certification card
Most dives require Open Water certification—carry your card and logbook to speed check-in.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen
The park is a no-take marine reserve—choose reef-safe sunscreen to protect coral and marine life.
Prepare for boat motion
If you get seasick, take medication before boarding; the ride to dive sites can be bumpy with wind chop.
Mind your buoyancy
Neutral buoyancy protects the reef and saves air on drift-prone wall dives—practice in a pool if needed.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Bull sharks (seasonal, usually along outer walls)
History
Cabo Pulmo transitioned from a small fishing community to a national marine park in 1995 after local advocacy established strict protection measures.
Conservation
The reef’s recovery is driven by community-enforced no-take rules; visitors should follow buoyancy, no-touch policies, and use reef-safe products to minimize impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
3–5mm wetsuit or shorty
Keeps you warm during cooler months and long surface intervals.
winter specific
Certified dive computer
Helps track dive profiles, no-deco limits, and safer repetitive dives.
Reef-safe sunscreen and sun shirt
Protects skin during surface intervals without harming coral.
summer specific
Motion-sickness medication
Useful for those prone to seasickness on open-water transfers.