Snorkeling in Los Cabos is a whole other experience in itself, with innumerable fish to be admired. On an average day, schools of triggerfish twirl through your fingertips, goatfish, parrotfish swim by and stop to have a snack on the multitude of colorful plants that paint the azure ocean floor.
Snorkeling is an exciting activity to be enjoyed by the whole family as it is as simple as flipping your flippers but do not be surprised to feel your heart pounding as you discover this new world which will give you a whole new respect for life underwater. Los Cabos has no shortage of abundant areas where tropical marine life intermingle with vast reef and coral systems.
If you wish to discover more adventurous areas a water-taxi at the Cabo San Lucas marina takes divers to one of the many hot spots or more private areas. Just keep in mind that if you wish to trail away to Lovers Beach it is best to take a snorkeling tour (many offered at the marina) you will be sped away near the arch, where you can snorkel, dive or watch the sea lions.
Los Cabos Dive Spots
Chileno Bay: A breath-taking bay known for its diving and snorkeling among large rocky reef with coral trees and a variety of schooling tropical fish. Sea turtles and eels are often seen here. Depths of 30 to 70 feet.
Sand Falls: Discovered by Jacques Cousteau, the SandFalls are steep sand banks cascading into the underwater canyon populated with many tropical fish. Depths of 90 to 120 feet.
Santa Maria: A sheltered cove with multicolored gorgonians and sea fans along rocky walls where a tropical reef fish congregate. A great experience for snorkeling and diving. Depths up to 40 feet.
Sea Lion Colony: This dive gives even novice divers a chance to observe the sea lions in their own habitat. Depths of 30 to 70 feet.
La Anegada: The Cabo San Lucas canyon wall sinks straight into a deep blue abyss lined with sea fans and schools of fish at one of Cabo’s best and most versatile dive sites. Depths of 20 to 80 feet.
Whales Head: Amazing rock formations are home to sea turtles, octopus and moray eels. Small nurse sharks and guitarfish sometimes can be seen. Depths of 30 to 60 feet.
The California, Panamic, and the North Equatorial Counter currents crash into each other to offer you exquisite views of unlimited marine life on underwater SCUBA diving excursions.
This adventure is truly something few choose to experience…float through a galaxy of unknown territory as you discover what marine life is like way down into the open sea.
Although it may mostly look like a soothing experience it is also an adrenaline pumping rush to not know what you will find as you set you foot down on the bottom sand dunes.
One of the treasures under the sea that must be seen on your way down is the world renound flowing underwater sand cascade that was discovered by legendary Jacques Cousteau.
Day Trips
The only true living coral reel in western North America is said to be found a two-hour drive from Cabo San Lucas inside the National Marine Sanctuary of Cabo Pulmo, which is rich in an abundance of tropical fish. Depths of 30 to 80 feet. For beginning to advanced divers.
For daring and experienced divers accustomed to depth and currents, Gordo Banks is a sea mount found 4 miles off the coast of San Jose del Cabo. Schools of hammerheads, jacks, and dolphins can be seen just a few feet below the surface and, on occasion, manta rays, bull sharks and whale sharks. Depths of 90 to 130 feet.
Information courtesy of www.mexicanpacific.com
