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Rango Extendido

3.9 — based on 20 community signals
4.5 8 species 60 contributors

Rango Extendido is a year-round Mexican dive destination with consistent conditions and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Family-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.4 kn
Wave
m
Water
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: W (24%)
Now: WSW (237°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0m
+0.0 m0 m+0.0 m
Now +0.0m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV9.1 · very high Air PM2.511 · good 06:24 18:36
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 5.1 9 5mm
09-19 7.2 9 3mm
09-20 5 9 0mm
09-21 6.7 9 1mm
09-22 4.4 9 0mm
09-23 4.4 10 0mm
09-24 4.3 10 1mm

About this spot

Rango Extendido offers diving throughout the year, making it accessible whenever you plan your Mexico trip. The site sits outside marine protected areas, giving divers straightforward access without permit requirements. Current coral health shows no stress indicators, a positive sign for the reef system you'll explore. The spot supports eight recorded species observations, indicating solid biodiversity for a single dive. This range of marine life keeps the site interesting for repeat visits and different skill levels. Community contributions include three video records from divers who've logged time here, giving you real-world footage of conditions and encounters. While specific depth and visibility metrics aren't documented, the year-round viability suggests stable conditions typical of established Mexican dive sites. No published difficulty ratings means the site likely suits divers across experience levels, though you should always verify current conditions with local operators before booking.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 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%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 8921km · ~2052kg · €37

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

When is the best time to dive Rango Extendido?

Rango Extendido is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip on your schedule. Check with local operators for any seasonal variations in visibility or conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty is Rango Extendido?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't published for this site. Contact local dive operators in Mexico for current conditions and recommendations based on your certification level.

What marine life will I see at Rango Extendido?

Eight species have been recorded at the site. Community videos on file show real dives here—watch them to see what recent visitors encountered before you plan your dive.

Do I need permits to dive Rango Extendido?

No. Rango Extendido is outside marine protected areas, so no special permits are required. Standard Mexican dive access applies.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Rango Extendido

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Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

13 records · 6 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Limacus flavus

Gastropoda · Limacidae
GBIF
Last seen:
21 Jan 2026
×1records

Octopus maya

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
OBIS
Last seen:
12 Aug 1963
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Tryonia mariae

Gastropoda · Cochliopidae
OBIS
Last seen:
29 Feb 1944
×5records

Tryonia mariae

Gastropoda · Cochliopidae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Mar 1942
×2records

Tryonia mariae

Gastropoda · Cochliopidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Notocochlis

Gastropoda · Naticidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Phyllonotus erythrostomus

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Anadara reinharti

Bivalvia · Arcidae
OBIS
Last seen:
Invalid Date
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

REVILLAGIGEDO UNDERWATER PARADISE

rango extendido
💬 3 top comments
  • Incredible footage, one of my fav places to dive. I was there in Nov 2011. Which month was this footage taken as I am very keen to go back to see the humpbacks migrating....Thanks

    @SHARK6DIVER · 👍 0
  • I have been there 4 times now!!! Great shots.

    @buzolibre · 👍 0
  • Super video.. Un mundo donde aun el ser humano puede agradecer el sentir, el ver, el tocar.. Lugar hermoso de esta tierra linda!! Gracias por compartir, por hacer recordar que aun nos podemos asombrar de lo grande que es estar vivo !!

    @teresabravo3161 · 👍 0

tiger beach with rango!

rango extendido

Wakula trailer.mov

rango extendido
💬 3 top comments
  • yes of course!!! we are dealing with TV agencies to do so, and let you know. thanks a lot.

    @rangoextendido · 👍 0
  • Please tell me this movie will be subtitled and released in the United States

    @cadwgawn · 👍 0
  • Que pasó con la película completa? Salió a la luz? Me quedé con las ganas de verla. Saludos.

    @GONCALAVERA · 👍 0
wind peaks May-Apr-Mar, calmest Aug-Sep-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

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