Dive· Isla Ballena· Mexico
Isla Ballena Caves (Dive and Snorkel)
24° 28.9′ N · 110° 24.3′ W
Little Isla Ballena, west of Espíritu Santo, has dive-through caves (one with an air pocket), overhangs, a conger-eel garden, rays and turtles in 6-18 m.
Practical
Position: Isla Ballena from Wikipedia/GeoHack (24°28'55.97"N 110°24'15.60"W). Cortez Club: novice, 20-60 ft, dive-through caves, conger eel garden, rays, occasional dolphins. Cantamar: intermediate, 40-60 ft, overhangs, triggerfish, pufferfish, turtles. Island is 30 m high and uninhabited. Dive boats moor here daily - keep clear and fly a dive flag. Inside Archipiélago Espíritu Santo National Park: every person aboard needs the daily CONANP bracelet (225 MXN/person/day on the CONANP page) or an annual Conservation Passport.
Best for
Cave dive or snorkel