Puerto Cueva Suggest edit

Mexico Suggest · Baja California Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to OctoberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

12.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Puerto Cueva is a popular dive site located in the Coronados Islands of Baja California. Known for its rich marine biodiversity, this site features underwater caves and rocky formations that attract a variety of marine life.

Diving at Puerto Cueva offers opportunities to explore underwater caves and vibrant marine ecosystems. Divers can expect to see schools of fish, sea lions, and possibly even larger pelagic species. The site is suitable for divers looking to experience both cave diving and open water conditions.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 12.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for the Coronados Islands.
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Bottom types:
rock sand kelp Suggest edit

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Best lighting conditions are during mid-morning; focus on marine life interactions.

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