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Descend almost anywhere along this tiny island’s vertical walls and you stand a high chance of spotting something special. But for many divers, the main attraction is Malpelo’s status as the eastern point of the infamous Hammerhead Triangle. Divers have the opportunity to witness hammerheads schooling by the hundreds, often overshadowed by unfathomable gatherings of silky sharks. These jaw-dropping encounters are more common towards the south of the island, at sites such as The Nevara, La Gringa and El Sahara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And while you might struggle to peel your eyes away from the schooling sharks, at Malpelo, you never know what else you could be missing. This island is one of the few places in the world offering reasonable chances of spotting the deep-dwelling smalltooth sand tiger at sites such as El Bajo del Monstruo - not to mention Galapagos sharks, oceanic whitetips and an abundance of blacktip and whitetip reef sharks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole area is also famous for regular encounters with billfish - including the fastest marine animal on earth, the sailfish! Tuna, jacks and towering schools of barracuda add to the melee, alongside eagle rays, large grouper, and multiple free-swimming morays. Manta sightings are also common, although not in high numbers. And, incredibly, Malpelo’s list of heavy-hitters also includes the biggest of them all. In the right season, the island’s nutrient-rich water and cleaning stations also attract whale sharks, particularly towards the north of the island. Dolphins can often be seen around this remote island and humpback whales also occasionally pass by.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIcons\u002Fdiving.svg","Deep water, wall, pelagics and sharks","Advanced and beyond","18 - 40m","10 - 30m+","20 - 28C",[346,350,353,356,359],{"type":347,"tabTitle":348,"tabContent":349},"richtext","About Malpelo Island","\u003Cp>Situated some 500 kilometres from the Colombian coast, the craggy island of Malpelo is both beautiful and foreboding. Covered in a carpet of lichen, mosses and algae - and little else - this barren outcrop is the domain of birds, reptiles, and bugs, but still boasts a high degree of endemism typical of such an isolated island. Malpelo’s dramatic, near-vertical cliffs mark the summit of a 300-kilometre volcanic ridge that plummets into the ocean’s abyss, reaching depths of nearly 3,500-metres below the surface. And this is where the real action is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 857,500 hectare Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary encircles the island itself, as well as eleven smaller outcrops, and provides a pristine environment for both plants and wildlife. Since 2006, the area has also been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With five oceanic currents converging around this small island, and a backdrop of breathtaking underwater topography, the stage is well-and-truly set for an exceptional underwater experience. And, unlike ‘neighbouring’ destinations such as Galapagos and Socorro - where dives are spread out over large distances or take place at remote, deep-water pinnacles - the plunging walls on Malpelo Island will drop divers right into the action.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":347,"tabTitle":351,"tabContent":352},"Malpelo Island liveaboards","\u003Cp>Due to restrictions imposed by the Colombian Government, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fs\u002Fliveaboards\u002Fcolombia\u002Fvalle-del-cauca\u002Fmalpelo-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">only way to visit Malpelo is onboard a Colombian liveaboard\u003C\u002Fa>, greatly limiting the number of options available. But, once aboard, you’ll have the entire marine sanctuary to yourself, with just one liveaboard permitted to enter the park’s borders at any given time. Plus, vessels are only allowed to carry a maximum of 25 guests and individual dive groups must not exceed six divers.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Liveaboards sail to Malpelo Island throughout the year, and ZuBlu's expert travel team can help you find the ideal liveaboard and plan the trip of a lifetime. Itineraries are normally 9 nights, with a week of diving at the island.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":347,"tabTitle":354,"tabContent":355},"Getting there","\u003Cp>Most liveaboards to Malpelo depart from the small port of Buenaventura, located around two and a half hours by car from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport in Cali. This airport welcomes non-stop flights from the USA, Spain, Peru, Ecuador and Panama. If you’re arriving into Bogota, you can easily book an onwards domestic flight to Cali. In previous years, trips also departed from Panama but these are currently suspended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crossing from Buenaventura to Malpelo Island can take up to 40 hours, particularly during rough seas, but this destination is worth every minute.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":347,"tabTitle":357,"tabContent":358},"Malpelo Island diving seasons and weather","\u003Cp>Thanks to its tropical climate, Malpelo can be dived at any time of year. And, while it does experience two distinct seasons, a convergence of trade winds and oceanic-currents means conditions can change rapidly and are infamously hard to predict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dry season runs from January to May, bringing sunny skies as well as stronger winds and rougher seas. Water temperatures range between 20-25°C with the potential for shallow thermoclines that drop as low as 14°C. These cooler waters generally mean high concentrations of plankton, which will reduce visibility, possibly as low as ten metres at times. But, on the plus side, this is also the best time to encounter large numbers of hammerhead sharks, as well as the elusive smalltooth sand tiger shark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>June through December represents the wet season. At this time you’ll find warmer waters at around 26-28°C, with much deeper thermoclines reaching lows of 22°C. Visibility increases, as a result, hitting around 30 metres or more. As the winds retreat, so do the seas, offering much calmer conditions during crossings. Between May and August is prime time for spotting schools of silky sharks, while whale sharks are common from July to October.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":347,"tabTitle":99,"tabContent":360},"\u003Cp>Designated a Flora and Fauna Sanctuary in 1995, Malpelo Island’s protection was quickly extended just one year later, to include all marine environments within an 11-kilometre radius. The sanctuary was declared a \"Particularly Sensitive Sea Area\" in 2003, making it off-limits to commercial fishing, before receiving a huge extension in 2005 - taking the total protected area from 65,450 to 857,500 hectares. And, in 2006, the area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Malpelo and its various satellite rocks are home to a high degree of endemism, including five plant species, three reptiles and two arthropods. It also supports important colonies of Nazca and masked boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and the critically endangered Galapagos petrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the island’s small size, it also plays a crucial role for many pelagic marine species, acting as a key congregation point for numerous shark species including hammerheads, silkies and whale sharks, as well as billfish and tuna. It is also one of the few places in the world where sightings of the usually deep-dwelling short-nosed ragged-toothed shark have been confirmed. Up to 17 marine mammal species, seven marine reptile species, 394 fish species and 340 species of molluscs can also be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Malpelo Flora and Fauna Sanctuary is now the largest no-fishing zone in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, enforced by some of the world’s most severe penalties against illegal fishing. Unfortunately, due to a lack of resources, and despite a small Colombian Navy presence on the island, illegal fishing does still take place. Tourism is also tightly controlled, with only one vessel - carrying a maximum of 25 guests - permitted to enter the park at any one time.\u003C\u002Fp>","Year round, hammerheads best January to May","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Action-packed adventure diving in a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Witness congregations of hundreds of hammerheads and thousands of silkies\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Have the entire park to yourself, with just one liveaboard vessel permitted to enter at a time\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[],[365,397,425,457],{"type":160,"id":366,"url":49,"slug":367,"title":48,"code":368,"subtitle":369,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":370,"introduction":371,"banner":372,"cardPortrait":373,"status":171,"parent":374},"34109","galapagos-islands","ECU_GAL","Discover the rich biodiversity and prolific marine life of the Galapagos Islands, where scuba divers can encounter hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas, and whale sharks amidst unique underwater landscapes.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Once-in-a-lifetime visits to a flamingo lagoon, the Charles Darwin Research Station, and more\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Encounter endemic species, from penguins and fur seals to marine iguanas\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Remote, isolated, and other-worldly, scuba diving trips in the Galapagos Islands offer once-in-a-lifetime dive adventures and exhilarating encounters with unique wildlife - both above and below the waves. This island's rich biodiversity has attracted visitors - including Charles Darwin of course - for hundreds of years, but today, scuba divers are drawn by the promise of encounters with hammerhead sharks, marine iguanas, sea lions, whale sharks and so much more.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEcuador\u002FGalapagos\u002FGalapagos-Islands-Scuba-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEcuador\u002FGalapagos\u002FGalapagos-Islands-Scuba-Diving-Portrait.jpg",[375,386],{"type":174,"id":376,"url":377,"slug":378,"title":379,"code":380,"subtitle":68,"tagline":381,"overviewHighlight":382,"overviewText":383,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":384,"cardPortrait":385,"status":180},"34108","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fecuador\u002Fgalapagos","galapagos","Galapagos","ECU_MAI","One of the world’s last remaining frontiers of discovery, the Galapagos are an iconic, bucket-list dive destination - sure to exceed the expectations of even the most avid adventurer.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Experience some of the most species-rich shark diving on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Discover a catalogue of endemic species, including the incredible marine iguana\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the islands' unique natural history at the Charles Darwin Research Station\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Visit flamingo lagoons, solidified lava flows and stunning view points\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Scuba dive with schools of hammerhead sharks, sometimes hundreds strong\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>The isolated Galapagos Islands lie directly on the equator, around 1,000 kilometres off the west coast of Ecuador. Throughout the ages, these islands served as little more than a base for pirates and fisherfolk, but thanks to the famed naturalist, Charles Darwin, the barren Galapagos Islands are now known the worldover as a benchmark of biodiversity. Around 97% of the archipelago falls within the national park, reserving just 3% for human habitation. And, with a similar level of protection extending over 40 miles out to sea, the size of the Galapagos’ marine protected area is second only to the Great Barrier Reef.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With multiple oceanic currents meeting around the islands, the diving is nothing short of superb, offering an eclectic mix of tropical and temperate species. Penguins, sea lions, orcas and mola mola can all be found, as well as tropical reef fish, sea turtles and manta rays. But the Galapagos Archipelago’s crown jewel is its sensational shark diving, boasting upwards of 30 different species that call these waters home. Galapagos sharks, silkies, bull and tiger sharks, white and black tip reef sharks, and whale sharks are all frequently seen. Not to mention year-round sightings of scalloped hammerheads, often in huge schools up to 100 strong.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEcuador\u002FGalapagos\u002FGalapagos-Region-Scuba-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEcuador\u002FGalapagos\u002FGalapagos-Region-Scuba-Diving-Portrait.jpg",{"type":182,"id":387,"url":388,"slug":389,"title":390,"code":391,"subtitle":68,"tagline":392,"overviewHighlight":393,"overviewText":394,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":395,"cardPortrait":396,"status":171},"34107","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fecuador","ecuador","Ecuador","EC","Hike the world’s longest mountain range, carve paths through the mighty Amazon rainforest, and scuba dive with hundreds of hammerhead sharks - Ecuador is a true adventurer’s paradise.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Discover a catalogue of endemic species, including the incredible marine iguana\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Scuba dive with huge schools of hammerhead sharks, sometimes more than a hundred strong\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about the island’s unique natural history\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Hike high in the Andes, trek through the Amazon, or take the plunge in the Pacific Ocean\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>Divided north to south by the dramatic Andes mountain range, Ecuador might be dwarfed by many of its sprawling South American neighbours, but it still has plenty to offer. The country’s rich culture ranges from imposing colonial cities to breath-taking hillside villages and remote indigenous enclaves. And, despite its small size, Ecuador boasts some of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, from the bustling Amazon rainforest in the east, to the pelagic-packed pacific ocean in the west.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With multiple oceanic currents meeting around Ecuador’s western coast, divers can find a rich and diverse variety of experiences on offer - with both warm and cool water species, and a range of underwater environments. Ecuador’s marquee dive destination, the Galapagos Islands, lie around 1,000 kilometres off the country’s western coast. Despite their isolated nature, the Galapagos Islands are known the worldover as a benchmark of biodiversity. Around 97% of the archipelago falls within a national park, reserving just 3% for human habitation, and the marine protected area is the second largest in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEcuador\u002FEcuador-Scuba-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEcuador\u002FEcuador-Scuba-Diving-Portrait.jpg",{"type":160,"id":398,"url":399,"slug":400,"title":401,"code":402,"subtitle":403,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":404,"introduction":27,"banner":405,"cardPortrait":406,"status":171,"parent":407},"34961","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fcosta-rica\u002Fpuntarenas\u002Fcocos-island","cocos-island","Cocos Island","CST_COC","Embark on the ultimate scuba diving adventure at Cocos Island, where experienced divers can encounter schooling hammerheads, manta rays, whale sharks and more in this remote underwater paradise.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Incredible year-round diving with pelagics, marine mammals and more\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with some of the biggest hammerhead schools on the planet\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Experience an isolated diving frontier, reserved exclusively for adventurous liveaboard divers\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Take a guided tour of the island and learn about its impressive biological significance\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FCosta-Rica\u002FCocos-Island\u002FCocos-Island-Scuba-Diving-Costa-Rica-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FCosta-Rica\u002FCocos-Island\u002FCocos-Island-Scuba-Diving-Costa-Rica-portrait.jpg",[408,414],{"type":174,"id":409,"url":410,"slug":411,"title":412,"code":413,"subtitle":68,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":180},"34960","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fcosta-rica\u002Fpuntarenas","puntarenas","Puntarenas","CST_PUN",{"type":182,"id":415,"url":416,"slug":417,"title":418,"code":419,"subtitle":68,"tagline":420,"overviewHighlight":421,"overviewText":422,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":423,"cardPortrait":424,"status":171},"34959","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fcosta-rica","costa-rica","Costa Rica","CR","Discover exceptional biodiversity and unique dive experiences in this sustainable travel destination - with adrenaline-charged pelagic encounters, migrating cetaceans, and more.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive with some of the world's biggest hammerhead schools at Cocos Island\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Come face to face with bull sharks, whale sharks, manta rays and more\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Support Costa Rica’s ongoing commitment to environmental protection and sustainable travel\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Drop in on world-renowned surf breaks such as the Salsa Brava\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Hike volcanoes, trek through the rainforest and soak in geothermal pools\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>Costa Rica is a vibrant tropical nation located in Central America, renowned for its extraordinary natural landscapes. Despite its small size, the country has become a global leader and pioneered trends including demilitarisation and farm-to-table restaurants, to renewable energy. And, incredibly, some 25% of Costa Rica’s entire landmass has been protected - a significant effort from a country that plays host to 5% of the world’s biodiversity. And it’s not just the wildlife that benefits. A recent study found that Costa Ricans live longer, healthier lives than those in most other countries - but then with its palm-lined beaches, warm tropical climate, and laid-back blend of Latin and Caribbean cultures, it should come as no surprise that life in Costa Rica is good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Christopher Columbus named this land Costa Rica - meaning ‘rich coast’ - he had no way of knowing how accurate a description it was. Today, Costa Rica’s exceptional marine life and magnificent underwater landscapes of caves and canyons are revered the world-over. While sun-soaked reefs line the country's eastern coast, they are generally better-suited to snorkelling. For the country’s serious diving, you’ll want to head west, where powerful pacific currents draw in a variety of pelagics. Plus, with several regions still more or less unmapped, world-class dive sites are still being discovered, providing an extra dose of excitement and anticipation. Whether you’re looking to snorkel over vibrant corals in warm Caribbean waters, or voyage to remote outposts in search of hammerheads schooling by the hundreds, Costa Rica is guaranteed to impress. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FCosta-Rica\u002FCocos-Island-Scuba-Diving-Costa-Rica-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FCosta-Rica\u002FCocos-Island-Scuba-Diving-Costa-Rica-portrait.jpg",{"type":160,"id":426,"url":427,"slug":428,"title":429,"code":430,"subtitle":431,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":432,"introduction":433,"banner":434,"cardPortrait":435,"status":171,"parent":436},"34783","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fguadalupe-island","guadalupe-island","Guadalupe Island","MEX_GUD","Guadalupe is a haven for shark enthusiasts and underwater photographers, with crystal clear water and great white encounters that are nothing short of spectacular!","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Close encounters with over 300 individually identified great white sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Surface and submersible caged experiences, with a focus on safety\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Incredible visibility, topping out at over 40 metres\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Remote, liveaboard-only setting with just a handful of boats on the water\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Update Jan 2024 - Guadalupe Island has been closed to tourism and other activities by order of the Mexican authorities. Guadalupe Island shark diving is some of the best on the planet. This volcanic island, over 200 kilometres off Mexico's Pacific coast, was once home to massive fishing, fur, and logging operations. Today, it's one of the best places in the world to observe great white sharks - with over 300 identified individuals making the annual migration to visit these remote waters. Guadalupe can only be visited by liveaboard during a short, four-month season, so you can expect an off-the-beaten-path atmosphere that caters to the adventurous.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FGuadalupe-Island\u002FGuadalupe-Island-Mexico-Diving-Shark-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FGuadalupe-Island\u002FGuadalupe-Island-Mexico-Diving-Shark-portrait.jpg",[437,448],{"type":174,"id":438,"url":439,"slug":440,"title":441,"code":442,"subtitle":27,"tagline":443,"overviewHighlight":444,"overviewText":445,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":446,"cardPortrait":447,"status":171},"34446","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california","baja-california","Baja California","MEX_BAJ","Baja diving is dynamic and diverse, with unique and dramatic landscapes, powerful currents, and close encounters with some of the planet's most impressive marine wildlife.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Fascinating underwater topography with craggy reefs and volcanic formations\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Chance interactions with rare wildlife like dolphins, rays, and whale sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dynamic dive sites including sea lion rookeries packed with playful pups\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Up-close encounters with up to ten species of sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Migratory humpback whales breaching, spying, and splashing on the surface\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>Spanning thousands of kilometres from north to south, Baja California is a massive and diverse diving destination - with each region boasting its own incredible underwater attractions. But, the peninsula’s striking underwater world isn’t its only attraction. This region’s unique desert environment is just as stunning above water as it is below - with volcanic and barren landscapes set against a backdrop of dazzling turquoise and fascinating formations like Cabo's Lands End Arch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explore the Sea of Cortez, famously nicknamed the 'Aquarium of the world' by Jacques Cousteau, where divers can cruise vibrant rocky reefs, encountering sea lions, sharks, and even hammerheads and schooling mobulas. This region is also home to remote seamounts, well-preserved shipwrecks, and one of the planet's greatest marine protection success stories - Cabo Pulmo. Head a bit further south for unique underwater environments, including Cabo's famous sand falls, dynamic offshore dive sites like the Gordo Banks, and seasonal encounters with migrating humpback whales on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up for an even wilder adventure? Baja's remote offshore diving areas can only be visited by liveaboard - letting you enjoy uncrowded dive sites packed with extraordinary marine wildlife. Giant oceanic manta rays, dolphins, and sharks are the stars of the show at Socorro and Revillagigedo - with a chance to spot whale sharks and schooling hammerheads, as well. Further north at Guadalupe, divers can observe Mexico’s famous great white sharks, as they gather for an annual aggregation. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FBaja-California-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FBaja-California-Diving-Mexico-portrait.jpg",{"type":182,"id":449,"url":55,"slug":450,"title":54,"code":451,"subtitle":68,"tagline":452,"overviewHighlight":453,"overviewText":454,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":455,"cardPortrait":456,"status":171},"34445","mexico","MX","Beautiful beaches, ancient cultures, and dramatic landscapes blend perfectly with world-class diving in this destination known for its thriving reefs, stunning cenotes, and marine life!","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive the lost world of the Maya in Mexico's cenotes - a massive system of underground freshwater caves and caverns\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Unforgettable encounters with great white sharks at Guadalupe, and encounters with marine megafauna in Revillagigedo and Socorro\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Beautiful beaches and healthy reefs clouded by colourful fish in Cozumel \u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Up-close encounters with whale sharks and mantas on both coasts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Stunning biodiversity in Jacques Cousteau's aquarium of the world - the Sea of Cortez\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>One of the most enticing parts of travelling in Mexico is the country's sheer size. 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