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Cabo Pulmo National Park

Cabo Pulmo National Park

Baja California Sur, Mexico

Photo: This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl. Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the · CC BY-SA 4.0

About this site

Home to North America's oldest coral reef and one of the world's most successful marine conservation stories. Fish biomass increased over 400% since protection. Famous for the iconic swirling 'jack fish tornado' and seasonal bull shark encounters.

Conditions

Country
Mexico
Region
Baja California Sur
Max depth
6–30 m
Visibility
15–30 m
Water temperature
21–29°C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best season
August to November (best visibility), December to May (bull sharks)
Type
Reef
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Reef
  • Drift
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Turtles
  • Whales
  • Sea lions
  • Groupers
  • Pelagic fish

Photos

Photo: This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl. Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the · CC BY-SA 4.0

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