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Punta Perico
Punta Perico is a drift wall dive off La Ventana.
Boat-access wall dive with sandy bottom, canyons, rocky relief, and strong marine life; best for confident divers and freedivers.
About Punta Perico
Punta Perico is a boat-access wall dive off La Ventana with sand bottom, canyons, and rocky formations that concentrate marine life. It is commonly dived as a drift, and the site is known for jacks, mobulas, eels, and turtles rather than coral-heavy scenery. This is best treated as a confident Sea of Cortez dive for experienced divers and freedivers who are comfortable with changing current and open-water conditions.
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Research Estimate At Punta Perico
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Punta Perico?
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Punta Perico Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 24.4m
Depth Note
The main wall section is described as starting in the low teens and dropping to about 80 ft on the bottom.
Best Season
Late spring through autumn, when weather and visibility are often more workable.
Typical Conditions
Wall dive with sand bottom, canyons, and rocky formations; usually dived as a drift.
Safety & Access At Punta Perico
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
This site is typically dived as a drift along the wall; use appropriate drift-diving procedures and stay oriented with the wall/formation.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and the dive is typically run as a drift with condition-dependent site selection.
Legal Notes
Follow boat-captain guidance and standard drift-diving procedures.
Local Intel For Punta Perico
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wall diving with canyons and rocky outcrops makes this a classic drift-style scuba site.
Freediving
A useful freedive site on calm days because the relief is vertical and marine life is active.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only practical on calm days and is secondary to the dive profile.
Recent Logged Visits At Punta Perico
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Punta Perico
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
