Scuba Diving

Declared Marine Park, the area includes four rocks or islets, several low banks and a canyon that almost reaches 5000 feet deep, being one of the deepest points of the Bay. Immersions in this area can be from 10 to 90 feet, making it an excellent place for all levels, from beginner to advanced divers. The area is characterized by its great variety of reef fish, the presence of nurse sharks and turtles, morays as well as beautiful and impressive underwater rock formations. The boat trip to Los Arcos is approximately 35 minutes from Marina Vallarta.

Chimo is a small fishing village located on the south coast of the bay, with breathtaking views of the forest and mountains once in the water. Divers with experience enjoy this place better, due to the presence of some currents. The rock formations and corals are very attractive and provide refuge to dozen of fish species, congregated in huge schools, as well as many invertebrates in and around the reef. Giant manta rays are found very often in this place, making it one of our favorite diving sites. Boat trip to Chimo takes about 90 minutes from Marina Vallarta.

This site is a small rock located north of the bay, considered part of Marietas Island Protected Area. Due to its location, the presence of strong currents is very common, so dives here are recommended only for experienced divers, although these conditions also make it incredibly rich and diverse. El Morro is densely covered by marine invertebrates such as gorgonians, sea fans, sponges and sea squirts. A special visitor is the giant manta ray and encounters with this fish are frequent here. The boat trip to this dive site is approximately 95 minutes from Marina Vallarta.