Baja California for Divers – Skip Cabo, Go Deeper 🌊🐠

Let’s be honest: #cabosanlucas wasn’t our thing. It’s overpriced, crowded, and full of spring break party vibes. You’re constantly asked if you want to buy tours, drugs, or pharmacy stuff. And the #diving? Just okay. The real underwater magic is found outside of Cabo – in peaceful, nature-focused places with real Baja energy.

If you’re here for marine life, reef diving, and authentic ocean experiences, head to the places that actually deliver.

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🌿 📍Cabo Pulmo – Marine Reserve Magic

We were there in April and May, and got lucky:
• Massive mobula ray aggregations
• Humpback whales still hanging around
• A surprise whale shark encounter
• Visibility was mixed, but the water was warm and the air just right

Local dive guides recommended September to November as the best time: warm water, great visibility, whales starting to return, sea lions playful with their pups, and vibrant reef life.

Food tips: El Caballero (fresh & simple), Tacos & Beer (casual), and La Palapa (beachfront).

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🐬 📍La Ventana – Ocean Safaris & Chill Vibes

In La Ventana, you can hire a private captain for ~3,000 pesos per person (ask around for a trusted local). The vibe is laid-back and ocean-obsessed – perfect for slow adventurers.

We saw:
• Huge schools of mobulas
• Dolphins, sea turtles, colorful reef life
• And depending on the season: whales and whale sharks

Also a great place to eat well (try Nomada Organics or Playa Central) and relax.

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☕ 📍La Paz – Where Ocean Meets Culture

La Paz combines city life with wild ocean encounters. It’s walkable, local, and full of charm – plus, it’s a great base for some of the best dives in Baja.

Top dive spots:
• Los Islotes – swimming with sea lions (Oct–May)
• Fang Ming wreck – haunting and beautiful
• Whale shark snorkeling – from Dec to April

Great cafés for vegetarians include Doce Cuarenta, Maria California, and Capuchino Café.

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In short: If you’re looking for reef, rays, and a deeper Baja experience, skip Cabo. #cabopulmo, #laventana and #lapaz are where the true underwater adventures begin.

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