Dive· La Paz (city and bay)· Mexico
San Rafaelito and Roca Lobos (Dive and Snorkel)
24° 18.1′ N · 110° 20.2′ W · approximate
Rocks off Caleta Lobos with coral heads, small caves, overhangs and a small non-breeding sea lion group - La Paz's favorite night dive, where parrotfish sleep in mucus cocoons.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate: in water just west of the OpenStreetMap 'San Rafaelito Lighthouse Sea Lion Colony' rock (24.29817 N, 110.34598 W). San Rafaelito: max about 16 m, about 35 minutes from La Paz by dive boat, 40-50 sea lions (La Paz Divers). Rocas Lobos: coral heads, caves, overhangs, rays in the sand (Baja Diving). Novice-friendly. Inside Balandra/La Paz bay protection zones - no spearfishing near the protected area; do not approach the sea lion haul-out closely.
Best for
Night dive or easy snorkel near Lobos