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Pelican Rock
Sitio de arrecife y lobos marinos, accesible solo en barco, junto al Arco de Cabo.
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Corto trayecto en barco desde la marina hasta una roca muy visitada del lado del Golfo, con lobos marinos, corriente suave la mayoría de los días y visibilidad generalmente buena cuando el clima está tranquilo.
Acerca de Pelican Rock
Pelican Rock es un sitio de buceo popular de nivel Open Water en la zona de Cabo San Lucas, ubicado a solo 5 minutos de la marina. La mezcla de aguas templadas y subtropicales de la zona favorece una variedad de vida marina, con encuentros ocasionales con tiburones martillo y mantas gigantes, además de otras especies tropicales. La roca en sí es famosa por los encuentros con lobos marinos, tiburones (de arrecife y otros), grandes bancos de rayas mobula, pulpos, 5 especies diferentes de anguilas y macrofauna como caballitos de mar y peces sapo.
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Estimación de investigación en Pelican Rock
Línea base conservadora a partir de investigación pública. Aún no hay buceos de la comunidad registrados.
VisibilidadVisibilidad: 12m
AccesoSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Vida acuáticaGreat variety
InstalacionesGood facilities
Afluencia / popularidadQuite busy
CorrienteLight current
OleajeLight surge
Dónde está Pelican Rock?
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Coordenadas aportadas por la comunidad.
Detalles de planificación de Pelican Rock
Rango de profundidad, temporada y contexto para planificar.
Profundidad reportada
5m - 27m
Nota de profundidad
Public Pelican Rock descriptions span shallow starts around 5-8 m and guided routes down to roughly 18-27 m depending on the operator and side of the rock.
Mejor temporada
Pelican Rock is commonly dived year-round from Cabo San Lucas when the Gulf side stays calm enough for small-boat operations, with visibility and wildlife density varying by season.
Condiciones habituales
This is usually a short, sheltered boat trip with mild current on most days, regular snorkel and dive traffic, and ordinary visibility around 9-15 m.
Seguridad y acceso en Pelican Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Tráfico de embarcaciones
Safety Notes
Boat entries and exits happen in a busy traffic area near the Arch, so divers and snorkelers should stay with crew instructions, make controlled ascents, and give sea lions space when they are active around the colony.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use crew instructions around the Arch because surface traffic can be busy.
Legal Notes
No special legal restrictions were published in the reviewed materials; follow Cabo San Lucas Marine Park and wildlife guidance.
Local Intel For Pelican Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Pelican Rock is commonly run as a short boat dive near the Arch, suitable for training and relaxed sightseeing dives while still offering enough relief and marine life to interest experienced divers.
Freedive
Not a dedicated freedive site; the shallow reef is better suited to snorkel and scuba diving with current awareness.
Snorkel
Identified as a site used for snorkeling as well as diving.
Pelican Rock Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Pelican Rock
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Wildlife at Pelican Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Visitas registradas recientes en Pelican Rock
Registros de buceo y visitas de la comunidad para este sitio.
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Promedios de registros en Pelican Rock
Condiciones promedio basadas en buceos y visitas registrados.
Condiciones
Visibilidad media12m
Actividad
Aún no hay actividad de buceo registrada.
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Pelican Rock Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Pelican Rock Guide - Sources and Updates
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Recent community updates
Research Sources
www.breatheoutbaja.com · Operator
Pelican Rock as a popular training ground close to the marina.
www.divecabo.com · Operator
Cabo Marine Park overview including Pelican Rock as a calm, protected beginner site.
www.mymola.com · Operator
Pelican Rock depth range and fish-life description.
