Dive in Puerto Vallarta

Some of its interesting features are: laberinthlike rocks to swim through while seeing schools of fish, an archway covered with corals and sea fans housing all kinds of nocturnal species like squirrel fish, soldier fish and octopi and remains of a shipwreck know only by a few.In the sandy bottom,…

It is a rock inhabited by marine birds outside of the Bay and at the edge of the Pacific. It is surrounded by a rocky and sandy area with depths down to 160 feet. It's landmark is a 200 foot long sea cave formed by the action of waves through thousands of years leading from the south side all the…

The maximum depth is 80 feet where the sand slope begins. Huge rocks form crevices and small swim throughs. The main wall goes down to 40 feet and it is covered with corals, gorgonians, ascidians, sponges and bryozoans. During the months of April, May and June large aggregations of the colorful…

Would recommend going with a private or small group instead of on a boat with snorkelers and 15+ divers, and also doing multiple dives along these islands. Can see octopus, many difference species of fish, manta rays occasionally and reef formations.This is an easy dive for the most part.Would…

Granite formations rising from depths that vary from 25 feet to 60 feet, through millions of years carved by the force of the ocean forming arches and caves which is how they became to be named Los Arcos. Out of the main arch the continental platform begins on a wall 1800 feet deep, a magical dive…

It is a beautiful beach located in the South coast of Puerto Vallarta, accessible only by boat. Calm and mellow, perfect to practice diving or snorkel. The dives can be as shallow or as deep as the divers wish. One of the most remarkable inhabitants of this dive site are the garden eels.Manta rays…

Located about 6 miles from old Vallarta. It is famous because the 1970s movie “The Night of the Iguana” was shot there. It is reachable both by land or sea. This area is frequented by schools of eagle rays.The boat ride to this dive site is about 35 minutes.

Chimo is a small fishing village located south of the bay. The above water views of the tropical rain forest are breathtaking. This area is better enjoyed by divers with some level of experience. The rock formations and corals are impressive. Giant mantas are often seen here. Huge schools of fish…

This dive site is located very close to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Even though it is a common ground for commercial fishing, the numbers of fish that can be observed is considerable. The great numbers and species of invertebrates that live in this area are very unique (some sponges and nudibranch…

A far from shore rock located northwest of Puerto Vallarta, this place is considered as one of the best sites for pelagic encounters and clear oceanic waters. This site is recommended only to divers with experience since it is far away and can have challenging currents. The boat ride to this site is…

Las Marietas Islands are located near the northern end of the Bay of Banderas and is a protected wildlife sanctuary. This trip takes you to the magical islands, home of several endangered species of birds like the Blue Footed, Boobies, which are only found in the Galapagos islands and the Islands of…