Cabo Pulmo National Park

Trip
Cabo Pulmo, MX
10/17/25

The village of Cabo Pulmo was established in 1987 and currently has a population of 114, the National Marine Park of Cabo Pulmo was established in 1995 to protect the oldest living Coral Reef in North America

Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort

Some of the animals you can find in Cabo Pulmo include whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, dolphins, manta rays, tortoises, humpback whales, and many species of fish.Also this Marine Protected Area is known for its warm, crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and coral reefs.

Situated on the eastern coast of the Baja California Peninsula, diving in Cabo Pulmo is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and protected marine ecosystem. Divers can explore rocky reefs and sandy channels teeming with schools of jacks, snappers, sea turtles, rays, and reef fish. Macro life such as nudibranchs and shrimps adds detail to every dive, while seasonal pelagics like whale sharks and hammerhead sharks provide unforgettable encounters. With clear, warm waters and thriving biodiversity, Cabo Pulmo scuba diving is perfect for both beginners and experienced divers seeking pristine Baja California marine life.

Once heavily overfished, the area has transformed into a true diver’s paradise since it was declared a protected marine park in 1995. Today, Cabo Pulmo is home to one of the oldest coral reefs in the Americas, in excellent health and bursting with life. Schools of reef fish, sea turtles, sea lions, and bull sharks are frequent encounters. In recent years, divers have even reported more and more orca sightings — a living proof of how effective protection measures can be.

Cabo Pulmo diving video by Barb Wambach

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