Do you want to discover a unique place in the world? Would you like to explore one of the best diving destinations in the world? Then, Revillagigedo is the perfect place for you. Keep reading to learn about the best dive spots, marine life, and other secrets!
Why take a diving trip to Revillagigedo?
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, Revillagigedo is a perfect destination for you. Due to the large amount of marine life, there are a variety of dive levels to choose from. You can enjoy a wide variety of marine life, such as 7 species of sharks, mantas, turtles, whales…
Beginner divers can enjoy various water activities, such as free diving, reef diving, and exploration dives. More experienced divers can explore underwater tunnels and caves.
Revillagigedo also offers numerous diving trips aimed at more experienced divers. These tours offer the opportunity to explore underwater tunnels, caves, and other submerged wonders.
Marine life in the Revillagigedo Islands
Revillagigedo offers a variety of unique experiences for divers. There are corners full of coral reefs, underwater cliffs, tunnels, caves, and a wide variety of marine life.
Divers can encounter everything from great white sharks to giant manta rays, angelfish, sea turtles, dolphins, rays, and a wide variety of tropical fish.
The vast amount of marine life makes Revillagigedo a paradise for divers. Divers can explore a great variety of coral reefs, underwater caves, tunnels, and other formations. Additionally, they can enjoy various aquatic activities such as shark diving, cave diving, tunnel diving, reef diving, and exploratory dives.
Where is Revillagigedo located?
It is a group of four islands in the Baja California, Mexico region. These islands are Socorro, San Benedicto, Roca Partida, and Clarión, all known for their crystal-clear waters rich in marine life.
When to dive in Revillagigedo?
The best time to dive in the waters of Baja California is during winter (November-May). However, from January onwards, when the water is colder, it’s the perfect opportunity to spot the majestic humpback whales.
If you are more interested in diving with manta rays and various species of sharks, we recommend visiting in winter.
The best dive sites in Revillagigedo
San Benedicto Island – The Boiler
This is one of the most famous dive spots in the world due to being home to the largest aggregation of giant manta rays (Manta birostris), including their rare black variant, rarely seen elsewhere. Their considerable size, exceeding 6 meters in wingspan, makes this place even more special.
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The Canyon
Located south of the island, this is a massive underwater canyon formed by a ridge of small volcanic mountains opening into the open ocean on both sides.
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Roca Partida Island
This is a tiny islet of just 1.4 hectares, quite far from San Benedicto and Socorro (about 9 hours of navigation). As there is no safe shelter for boats, good maritime and weather conditions are required to reach this point.
This isolated islet is actually the crest of a submerged volcano. It is uniquely sculpted by ocean forces and completely covered in seabird droppings as they use it as a stopover on their migratory routes.
Socorro Island
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Cabo Pearce
The best dive site on Socorro Island. It features a stunning landscape of canyons and pinnacles extending into the ocean. Curious bottlenose dolphins often accompany divers here.
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Punta Tosca
Located on the western side of Socorro Island, this is one of the best spots for humpback whale sightings in season. There’s also plenty of action with common shark species like silky sharks, silver tips, and Galápagos sharks. With luck, you might even spot a tiger shark or a group of dolphins.
Still have questions about this amazing diving trip? Contact us, and our divers will provide all the information you need. 🙂
