Diving in Mexican Tropical Pacific
Quick Facts
- • Entry types: Mostly shore entries
- • Expect: Varies by conditions visibility
- • Highlights: Discover Mexican Tropical Pacific's dive spots
Explore the underwater wonders of Mexican Tropical Pacific, ecoregion. This region features 10 documented dive spots, each offering unique underwater experiences. Whether you're seeking calm snorkeling bays, challenging freediving depths, or exciting scuba adventures, Mexican Tropical Pacific has something for every underwater explorer. Browse detailed spot information, check current conditions from recent dive logs, and connect with the local diving community to make the most of your visit.
Regional Context
🏛️ Marine Hierarchy
🌍 Associated Countries
Countries in Mexican Tropical Pacific (1)
Popular Spots in Mexican Tropical Pacific (10)
Casa Del Árabe
Casa Del Árabe is located just outside of Acapulco Bay and offers divers the opportunity to explore various rock formations and some coral structures. The site is home to a variety of semi-tropical Pacific marine life, including octopuses, lobsters, eagle rays, mantas, eels, and several species of fish such as butterflyfish, angelfish, and damselfish. The entry to the dive site is from the shore, making it accessible for divers looking to experience the local underwater ecosystem.
El Canal - Acapulco
El Canal in Acapulco is characterized by its small canyons, large boulders, and sandy substrates. The site offers varying depths suitable for both snorkeling and deeper diving. Marine life commonly observed includes nudibranchs, turtles, seahorses, eagle rays, and various fish species such as doctor fish, puffer fish, and trumpet fish.
El Jardin
El Jardin is a dive site located off the coast of Acapulco, characterized by a diverse array of hard and soft corals. This site offers a shallow diving experience, making it accessible for divers of various skill levels. Marine life commonly observed here includes Balloonfish, Scorpionfish, Stingrays, Boxfish, Moray Eels, Starfish, Turtles, Barberfish, Sergeant Major fish, Blennies, Surgeonfish, and Eagle Rays. The site is known for its vibrant underwater ecosystem and is ideal for those looking to explore a rich marine environment.
El Rincon - Acapulco
El Rincon, located in Acapulco, offers a sheltered environment suitable for snorkeling and shallow diving, particularly for beginners and those pursuing various diving specialty courses. The dive site reaches depths of up to 12 meters, providing ample opportunity to explore a diverse range of marine life. Notable attractions include artificial reefs that support a variety of species. Divers can expect to encounter butterflies, angelfish, trumpetfish, surgeonfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, moray eels, and rays. The flora includes various sponges and corals, contributing to the site's ecological richness.
Faro de Bucerias
Faro de Bucerias is located in a tranquil area known for its sub-tropical Pacific diving. The site features a sunken ship situated just offshore, which serves as the primary attraction for divers. The marine life here includes a variety of semi-tropical Pacific species such as octopuses, lobsters, eagle rays, mantas, eels, and various fish like butterflyfish, angelfish, and damselfish. The entry to the dive site is from the shore, making it accessible for divers looking to explore the underwater environment.
La Marina - Acapulco
La Marina in Acapulco is suitable for snorkeling and divers with limited experience, while also offering sections that cater to advanced divers. The site features a depth range from 3 meters (10 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet). Marine life includes a large coral colony, surgeonfish, trumpetfish, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, lobsters, lemon fish, butterflyfish, various pufferfish and boxfish, as well as eagle rays and turtles.
Palmitas
Palmitas is an ideal dive site for novice divers, characterized by its shallow depths and minimal current. The underwater landscape features intriguing rock formations and numerous swim-throughs that enhance the diving experience. Marine life commonly observed includes eagle rays, giant manta rays, turtles, stingrays, and a variety of fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper.
Seven Octopuses
Seven Octopuses features underwater walls that reach depths of up to 20 meters, making it suitable for divers who prefer light currents. The site presents canyon-like formations that can be explored, particularly when visibility is optimal. Less experienced divers can remain in shallower areas. The dive site is appropriate for those completing Open Water Course levels 3 and 4. Marine life includes a variety of species such as flute fish, octopus, nudibranchs, seahorses, and schools of fish.
Tenacatita
Tenacatita is a dive site located on the western coast of Mexico, near Isla Tenacatita. It offers a shore entry and is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. The area features a healthy reef structure that includes colder water coral species, coral fans, and a diverse array of fish life. The site is relatively secluded, providing a tranquil environment for exploration.
The Caves - Acapulco
The Caves in Acapulco offers a challenging dive experience with depths reaching up to 32 meters (106 feet). Divers will encounter moderate to strong currents as they navigate through large rock formations that create passages to explore. The site is home to diverse marine life, including eagle rays, schools of mackerel, grunts, surgeons, snappers, parrots, and various puffer fish. During the winter months, divers may also spot large octopuses.