Diving in the Gulf of California: discover the world's aquarium with or without an oxygen tank

The municipalities of Los Cabos, La Paz and Loreto are ideal for discovering underwater life in all its colors.

By
Erick garcia
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SETUES Baja California Sur

El diving It is an essential aquatic activity in Los Cabos, La Peace y Loreto, destinations Baja California Sur. Look if not: can you imagine diving into the sea and learning more about 900 species y 33 marine mammals? And all in the same state.

Baja California Sur is favored for its geographical position, climate y natural scenes, which year after year attract thousands of tourists from all over the world. And you could be one of these. 

And there is something to throw up: Los Cabos, La Paz y LoretoMainly, they have deep reefs in its marine waters, which in turn leads to a greater concentration of highly relevant aquatic fauna. But also has seas, Lagoons y bays that offer you unique diving experiences.

The best places for diving

Have you heard of aquarium of the world? Well, that's what they call Gulf of California, because it gives life to Islas 244 and proclaimed oceanic marine zones Heritage by UNESCO.

As if that were not enough, it is home to 891 species Of fishes, 90 of this endemic; that is, there lives 39% of all species of marine mammals and one third of marine cetacean species from around the planet.

There is no doubt that Baja California Sur is a privileged place that positions it as the ideal place to practice serious diving.

With the highest standards of diving teaching and instructors of the highest level, Cape Pulmo It has become a world famous spot for diving.

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To swim alongside a colony of sea ​​lions on islets, visit natural reefs and artificial, you should go to La Paz , capital of the state, specifically in the Spirit Island Holy, an excellent place to appreciate the ocean floor. 

For tank diving during the spring and summer seasons, the most recommended areas are The Souls, El Bajo, Los Islotes, La Reina y The Warbler.

Likewise, Loreto offers to delve into the enormous shoals of fish, beautiful nudibranchs, different types of turtles in the Loreto Bay National Park. This park has 25 dive sites for all levels, from shallow and calm, to drift dives, deep dives, wreck dives, wall nailing and sea mounts, among many others. 

And to encourage you when current health conditions allow it, we will tell you that there are also protected areas such as the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve and Cabo San Lucas Reserve. 

In each and every one of these enormous wonders there is underwater ecosystems in which underwater and terrestrial species, such as humans, can coexist with harmony and respect.

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