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Chayo’s Cave
Chayo’s Cave: boat-accessed cave swim-through with sea lions.
Plan for a remote reserve island boat day, with a guide-led overhead passage, calm buoyancy needs, and sea lions often at the cave edges.
About Chayo’s Cave
Chayo’s Cave is a boat-accessed swim-through on Isla San Pedro Mártir, built around a short horseshoe-shaped overhead passage. It is a friendly cave-style dive for newer scuba divers who can keep steady buoyancy and follow a guide. Sea lions are often part of the experience near the entrance and exit, so the best dives stay calm and tidy.
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Research Estimate At Chayo’s Cave
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Where Is Chayo’s Cave?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Chayo’s Cave Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 16.8m
Depth Note
Max depth 55 ft.
Best Season
Late fall through spring, when wind and heat are easier to manage.
Typical Conditions
Warm water in the high 70s to low 80s F, with boat logistics and wind shaping the day more than the site itself.
Safety & Access At Chayo’s Cave
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
This site includes a swim-through in an overhead environment; stay within training and comfort limits and maintain good buoyancy and awareness through the cave.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access; use a CONANP-accredited operator or a private or rented boat.
Legal Notes
Inside the Isla San Pedro Mártir Biosphere Reserve; follow reserve access rules.
Local Intel For Chayo’s Cave
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Short overhead swim-through with a beginner-friendly feel, but still an overhead feature that rewards steady trim and unhurried movement.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target; the overhead swim-through makes scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main draw is the guided dive and sea lions around the passage.
Wildlife at Chayo’s Cave
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Chayo’s Cave
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Chayo’s Cave
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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