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Discover Scuba Diving Trips in Cabo Pulmo - The Aquarium of the World

Dive into your very first underwater journey with our beginner-friendly discover scuba diving experience in the heart of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park. Whether you've never dived before or simply haven't had the opportunity to get certified, our introduction to scuba diving is designed to be the easiest, safest, and most enjoyable way to dip your toes into the wonders of underwater exploration.

Cabo Pulmo is situated on the Sea of Cortez side of the Baja peninsula and is celebrated for it's position on one of the world's healthiest coral reefs within its famous National Marine Park. This pristine environment provides the perfect backdrop for your first dive.

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Your adventure begins with a comprehensive introduction from your instructor, covering a few basic skills essential for your dive. These foundational skills are straightforward, ensuring you quickly gain confidence and proficiency before embarking on the main adventure. There's no need to worry; mastering these techniques is part of the fun and a vital step in preparing you for the underwater world.

Once you've honed your skills and are ready to explore, your instructor will guide you through the fascinating dive site. You'll be introduced to vibrant tropical fish, with the opportunity to see sea creatures like sea turtles, sharks, rays and more.  This experience not only offers a glimpse into the remarkable marine life of Cabo Pulmo but also marks the beginning of what could become a lifelong passion for scuba diving.

Duration

4 hours

Includes

• National park entrance fee, which supports the preservation of this marine reserve
• Two tanks
• Boat, guide and captain
• Theory class
• Practical class
• Scuba diving equipment
• Snacks and water

Requirements

Good physical health is recommended to enjoy the diving experience to its fullest.

What to Bring

• Bathing suit for your underwater adventure
• Towel to dry off after your snorkeling session
• Change of dry clothes
• Biodegradable sunscreen to protect our reefs
• Hat and sunglasses for sun protection
• Waterproof camera if you want to capture your underwater adventure

Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park

Cabo Pulmo is famous for some of the best scuba diving in the entire Baja Peninsula.  This jewel of Baja has one of just three coral reefs in North America, and the reef is 5,000 years old.  It is believed to be the only living coral reef in the Sea of the Cortez.  Cabo Pulmo is just 60 miles north of Los Cabos.

The area was designed a National Marine Park by the Mexican government in 1995, which has helped protect the area and it's remarkable marine life.  Prior to this, the area was a fishing village, and advances in fishing technology were emptying the formerly rich Cabo Pulmo reef of all of its fish. It was at this point that local fishermen decided to stop fishing, protect the reef, and change from a commercial fishing economy to a tourism-based economy, and in 1995, Cabo Pulmo was declared a National Marine Park.  This was an extremely difficult and complex process, as Cabo Pulmo is located in a tiny desert enclave without major resources, little water, isolated from the rest of the state, and fishing was the village’s only important source of economic production. After making the commitment to protect the reef, all bets were on tourism, a fairly unknown activity for the East Cape at the time.

When you take a scuba diving tour in Cabo Pulmo you are participating in a regenerative adventure, which helps conserve the wonderful marine ecosystem and support the local community.