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The Boiler

The Boiler

San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo, Mexico

Photo: Talia Cohen taliacohen · CC0

About this site

San Benedicto's most famous dive site and the premier spot for interacting with giant Pacific manta rays. The submerged pinnacle rises to within 6m of the surface, creating a cleaning station where massive, friendly mantas glide among divers, often enjoying the bubble streams.

Conditions

Country
Mexico
Region
San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo
Max depth
6–40 m
Visibility
20–30 m
Water temperature
21–26°C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best season
November to May
Type
Ocean
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Pinnacle
Marine life
  • Hammerheads
  • Sharks
  • Mantas
  • Rays
  • Dolphins
Photo: Talia Cohen taliacohen · CC0

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