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Dive centre · Cabo San Lucas · Mexico

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Dive Adventures Los Cabos

Expedition-style diving from Playa El Medano to the Revillagigedo Archipelago and the reefs of Cabo Pulmo.

What sets this centre apart

  • PADI affiliated centre offering professional Divemaster training
  • Expeditions to the Revillagigedo Archipelago and Isla Socorro
  • Nitrox available for all qualifying divers
  • Instruction provided in both English and Spanish
  • Access to Cabo Pulmo marine expeditions
  • DAN and PSI-PCI inspected operations
  • Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sightings from November to April
  • Locations in both Los Cabos and Mazatlán

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Dive Adventures Los Cabos about the centre

Dive Adventures Los Cabos operates from the shores of Playa El Medano in Cabo San Lucas, serving as a base for both local reef diving and long-range expeditions. The centre is positioned to access a variety of marine environments, ranging from the sheltered bays of the San Lucas area to the deep-water pelagic encounters of the Pacific.

For those looking beyond the immediate coastline, the centre organises trips to significant marine sites including the Revillagigedo Archipelago and Cabo Pulmo. Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or are pursuing a professional career in diving, the centre provides the logistical support required for both day trips and extended adventures.

The club and its team

The team consists of experienced instructors providing instruction in both English and Spanish. They manage a range of PADI programmes, ensuring that the transition from recreational diving to professional training is handled with technical precision.

As a centre affiliated with PADI, they offer a structured progression through the various certification levels. Their involvement with DAN and PSI-PCI inspection standards indicates a focus on operational safety and industry compliance.

The centre at a glance

Affiliation
PADI
Languages spoken
Spanish · English
Website available in
Spanish
Management
Spanish
Nitrox
Yes
Rebreather
No
Trimix
No
Night diving
Yes
On board
snacks et boissons (pour le snorkeling)
Access and transfers
Playa El Medano, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexique
Address
Frente Hotel Royal Solaris, Col. Fonatur, P.º Malecon San Jose, 23405 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico

Courses on offer

The training catalogue covers the full spectrum of PADI certifications. Beginners can start with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving programme or work through the PADI Open Water Diver course.

Advanced divers can progress through the PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver courses. For those looking to enter the professional ranks, the centre offers the PADI Divemaster programme. Nitrox certification is also available to enhance dive planning capabilities.

Equipment and gases

The centre provides Nitrox for divers looking to extend their bottom time on multi-dive days. For those travelling without a full rig, a variety of rental equipment is available on-site.

During snorkeling excursions, the centre provides snacks and drinks for participants on board. The main base is conveniently located at Playa El Medano, providing easy access to the water.

Dive sites with Dive Adventures Los Cabos

Isla Socorro (Revillagigedo Archipelago) is a UNESCO World Heritage site located 250 miles off the coast. This remote archipelago is a premier destination for seeing large pelagics in a truly wild environment.

Cabo Pulmo is widely regarded as a highly productive marine ecosystem, often referred to as the aquarium of the world. It offers a different perspective on the regional biodiversity through its vibrant reef structures.

Pelican Rock consists of reefs located in the San Lucas bay that are accessible by boat. These sites are well-suited for both snorkeling and diving, ranging from beginner to experienced levels.

And some of the dive sites the centre runs.

Isla Socorro (Revillagigedo)Pelican Rock

Marine life around Cabo San Lucas

The region is renowned for its encounters with large pelagics. You can expect to see various shark species, including the scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna), Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), and the Tiger shark. Other notable visitors include the hammerhead sharks (Sphyrnidae) and the occasional Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas).

In the open water, you will encounter fast-moving species such as Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri), Tuna (Thunnus), and various schools of trevallies (Carangidae). Dolphins (Delphinidae) and Manta rays (Mobula alfredi) are also part of the local marine landscape.

Seasonal visitors include the Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), which can be observed from November to April.

On the reef and around the rocky structures, look for Jack (Carangidae), Barracuda, and various Grouper (Epinephelinae) species. The ecosystem is supported by a variety of corals and other fixed life that provide habitat for the resident fish populations.

Diving conditions

Divers should be aware of specific regulations when visiting the Revillagigedo National Park. The park rules strictly prohibit the use of knives, gloves, and dive torches, except for those attached to a camera unit. Additionally, night diving is not permitted within this protected area.

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