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Puerto Vallarta And Bahia De Banderas Mexico

Rock reefs, volcanic islands, and winter whales on Mexico's Pacific bay

Updated Jan 23, 202614 sources

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Featured dive spots for Puerto Vallarta And Bahia De Banderas Mexico

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Los Arcos National Park dive spot

Los Arcos National Park

PinnacleReef

Protected granite-arch and reef dive zone south of Puerto Vallarta.

Visibility12 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Islas Marietas dive spot

Islas Marietas

PinnacleReef

Protected boat dive around volcanic islands and reef edges.

Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdQuite busy
Majahuitas dive spot

Majahuitas

Reef

Boat-only bay reef with turtles, rays, and garden eels.

Visibility12 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current