Dive· Islas Marietas· Mexico
La Corbeteña Dive Site
20° 44.0′ N · 105° 50.7′ W
A lone rock far out at the mouth of the bay, about 15 nm west of Punta de Mita. Considered the area's best pelagic dive, it draws dolphins, giant manta rays and sharks in strong blue-water currents.
Practical
Coordinate is the GeoNames position for 'Corvetena Rock' (20.7335, -105.84518). Wikipedia ES lists La Corbeteña as an islet of the Marietas archipelago. Strong currents are very common, so it is for experienced divers only. It is about 2 hours by dive boat from Marina Vallarta (Ecotours, 2 tanks USD 190, no year stated, verify locally). It is fully exposed to open-ocean swell and the afternoon northwesterly, so plan a calm-morning crossing. No shelter or anchorage; dive from an attended boat.
Best for
Advanced open-ocean pelagic dive
Season
Calm mornings; best visibility Jun–Dec
Nearby
- El Morro Dive Site (Islas Marietas)11.6 NM away
- Islas Marietas National Park14.8 NM away
- Islas Marietas Day-Use Moorings15.1 NM away
- Islas Marietas Dive Sites15.7 NM away
- Islas Marietas Snorkel15.7 NM away
- Playa del Amor (Hidden Beach, Islas Marietas)15.7 NM away
- Punta de Mita Surf Breaks18 NM away
- Corral del Risco Bus-Stop Street Food (Punta de Mita)18.4 NM away