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Cabo Pulmo
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Max Depth: 61-70ft/19-21m
Average Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand/Rock
Aquatic Life: Plenty To See
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Spring: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Summer: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Fall: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Winter: 71-75°F/22-24°C
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Not enough can be said about Cabo Pulmo! The only living coral reef on the western side of North America. It is the most unique marine phenomena in the entire Sea of Cortez. Rich in marine life and an experience not to be missed. A National Marine Sanctuary. A 2 hour drive from Cabo San Lucas. Very remote. We took a dive boat there after teh long drive. Well worth it though.
The reef is the only hard coral reef found in the Sea of Cortez formed by multi-fingers and lies in 18 meters of water. It is one of only three living reefs in North America. A Mexican fishing vessel (the Colima), sunk during a storm in 1939, lies in 15 meters of water approximately 2.4 kilometers north of Punta Cabo Pulmo, and offers the added bonus of a wreck dive for scuba enthusiasts to an already spectacular marine park. Underwater visibility ranges from 18-30 meters (60-100 feet) and water temperatures range from 18-27 degrees C (65-80 degrees F).