About this spot
Cabo Pulmo became a no-take marine reserve in 1995. By 2009, reef fish biomass had increased 460% — the most successful marine recovery ever measured. Today divers see tornado-like schools of bigeye trevally (jack tornadoes), Pacific groupers, parrotfish, hawksbill turtles, and bull sharks (winter). Modest visibility but the sheer life density is unmatched. Small village, no luxury infrastructure.
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Best months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Marine life
Blacktip reef sharkGreat barracudaGreen sea turtle
Dive types
ReefBoat
Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
- 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
- 📔 Dive logbook
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 🔌 Plug type A/B · 127V adapter
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
- 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
- GPS
› Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 9206km · ~2117kg · €38
From your departure country
United States
Origin score: 96/100 - Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
- Flight: 11h · direct
- Jet-lag: 1h east · 1 day recovery
FAQ
›Compared to Cabo San Lucas?
Completely different — Cabo Pulmo is a quiet conservation village 90 min north. Calm, undeveloped.
›Bull sharks?
Winter months (Dec-Mar) — at El Bajo. Different vibe from Playa.
