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El Farito

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 28 colaboradores

El Farito is a year-round Mexican dive site with 12 species observations and healthy coral conditions.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Vida marina
Barracuda

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.4 kn
Olas
0.68 m
Agua
29.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (40%)
Now: ENE (57°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.28m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0m)

+0.1 m0 m-0.2 m
▲ 05:00 · +0m ▼ 11:00 · -0.18m ▲ 17:00 · -0.06m ▼ 22:00 · -0.17m Ahora -0.1m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV5.85 · mod Aire PM2.55 · good 06:35 18:47
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 3.9 0.7 6 7mm
09-19 5.2 0.62 8 9mm
09-20 8.8 0.58 8 8mm
09-21 8.3 0.58 8 10mm
09-22 6.6 0.52 8 7mm
09-23 7.9 0.58 7 3mm
09-24 5.6 0.58 6 3mm

About this spot

El Farito offers consistent diving opportunities throughout the year off the Mexican coast. The site draws divers interested in marine biodiversity, with documented observations of 12 distinct species in the area. Current coral bleaching assessments show no stress, indicating healthy reef conditions at the time of last evaluation. The site is not located within a marine protected area, meaning access is straightforward without additional permit requirements. Visual documentation from the dive community—three videos are available—provides reference material for planning your visit. Divers considering El Farito should research current conditions and consult with local operators before booking. Seasonal variations in Mexican dive sites can affect visibility and water conditions, so confirming details with on-site experts is essential. The available species data and community content offer a starting point for understanding what to expect.

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Vida marina

Barracuda

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 7937km · ~1826kg · €33

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 96/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive El Farito?

El Farito can be dived year-round. Check with local operators for current seasonal conditions, as weather and water clarity vary by month along the Mexican coast.

What marine life will I see at El Farito?

Twelve species have been documented at El Farito. The site supports diverse marine life in healthy coral conditions with no current bleaching stress.

Do I need permits or MPA approvals to dive here?

El Farito is not inside a marine protected area, so no special permits are required beyond standard Mexican diving regulations. Confirm requirements locally before your trip.

Where can I find more information about El Farito?

Three community videos documenting El Farito are available online. Contact local dive operators in Mexico for depth, difficulty, water temperature, and visibility details.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Mexico Divers

1.4 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +52 9988771117
Horario: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00

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1.3 km
4.9 (196 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 50+ times this month
Teléfono: +52 998 230 6951
Horario: Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

62 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Thalassema

Polychaeta · Thalassematidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 oct 2021
×2registros
Profundidad:
30 m

Dasybranchus caducus

Polychaeta · Capitellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 oct 2021
×2registros
Profundidad:
30–54 m

Pyura gangelion

Ascidiacea · Pyuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 oct 2021
×1registros
Profundidad:
54 m

Mytilus

Bivalvia · Mytilidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 oct 2021
×1registros
Profundidad:
54 m

Heterobranchia

Gastropoda
OBIS
Última observación:
15 oct 2021
×1registros
Profundidad:
54 m

Excirolana braziliensis

Malacostraca · Cirolanidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 abr 2019
×3registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Mexorchestia carpenteri raduloviciae

Malacostraca · Talitridae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 mar 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Ophionereis squamulosa

Ophiuroidea · Ophionereididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2013
×1registros
Profundidad:
1 m

Turbinella angulata

Gastropoda · Turbinellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 nov 2009
×1registros

Cassis tuberosa

Gastropoda · Cassidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 nov 2009
×1registros

Rhincodon typus

Whale Shark
Elasmobranchii · Rhincodontidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 sept 2009
×8registros

Rhincodon typus

Whale Shark
Elasmobranchii · Rhincodontidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 jul 2008
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Snorkeling @ El Farito.

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