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Isolated by the vast Pacific Ocean, this volcanic island is covered in dense rainforest that gives way to cloud forest towards its peaks, together creating an intricate mosaic of untouched natural environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cocos is often compared to the Galapagos, its distant neighbour to the south, and it’s easy to see why. Cocos Island is the only real landmark within a vast underwater mountain range, and powerful oceanic currents converge around the island. As a result, this UNESCO World Heritage site and National Park is also one of the world’s best places to dive with sharks and other pelagic species. Not to mention its own array of endemic species, from birds such as the Cocos cuckoo, finch and flycatcher, to several freshwater fish and reptiles.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":337,"tabTitle":341,"tabContent":342},"Cocos Island liveaboards","\u003Cp>Overnight stays are not allowed on Cocos Island, and so this remote Costa Rican destination is reserved exclusively for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fs\u002Fliveaboards\u002Fcosta-rica\u002Fpuntarenas\u002Fcocos-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liveaboard diving trips\u003C\u002Fa>. Most will typically last around ten days, allowing for seven days of diving, with 36 hour transfer to and from the mainland. But don’t worry, with around 20 dive sites gathered close together, there are no long journeys between sites, making Cocos ideal for experienced liveaboard divers intent on maximising their time in the water.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liveaboards sail to Cocos 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.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":337,"tabTitle":344,"tabContent":345},"Getting there","\u003Cp>Costa Rica has two international airports, the centrally-located San Jose airport and the northwestern Liberia airport. Both are reasonably well connected, but you’ll likely want to land in San Jose which is a simple two-hour drive from port Puntarenas, where Cocos liveaboards embark. Once aboard, you’ll have a non-stop voyage to Cocos Island, which lasts around 36 hours, weather dependent.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":337,"tabTitle":347,"tabContent":348},"Best time of year to dive at Cocos Island","\u003Cp>Located close to the equator at the point where two weather patterns meet, Cocos Island weather is renowned for being somewhat unpredictable. That said, you can expect a hot and humid climate, with some rain throughout the year, and daytime temperatures hovering between in the mid to high 20s. Water temperatures are also fairly consistent, ranging between 24-30°C year-round, with only minimal seasonal variation. But, shockingly-cold thermoclines are not uncommon, particularly during the rainy season, and divers should be sure to come prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Cocos Island wet season\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>During the wet season, from June through November, the prevailing south wind limits diving to the island’s east and southwest coasts. Water temperatures range between 24-26°C and plankton reduces visibility to between ten and 25 metres. Luckily though, this is also the best time to spot a variety of wildlife, with hammerhead activity reaching its peak, and whale sharks and manta rays being lured in by nutrient-rich upwells. Inevitably, surface conditions are more rough during the wet season, making the long open ocean crossing less comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Cocos Island dry season\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>The dry season runs from December to May and is blessed with better diving conditions. Waters are generally calmer with temperatures in the high 20s. Although pelagics are generally fewer during the dry season, most can still be seen in reasonably large numbers, and you have the added benefit of increased visibility to help you spot them. Also, thanks to the dry season’s mild weather, most of the island is accessible, providing visitors with a wider choice of dive sites.\u003C\u002Fp>","Year round, best June to November","\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>\u003C\u002Ful>",[],[353,385,417,446],{"type":160,"id":354,"url":49,"slug":355,"title":48,"code":356,"subtitle":357,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":358,"introduction":359,"banner":360,"cardPortrait":361,"status":170,"parent":362},"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",[363,374],{"type":173,"id":364,"url":365,"slug":366,"title":367,"code":368,"subtitle":68,"tagline":369,"overviewHighlight":370,"overviewText":371,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":372,"cardPortrait":373,"status":179},"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":181,"id":375,"url":376,"slug":377,"title":378,"code":379,"subtitle":68,"tagline":380,"overviewHighlight":381,"overviewText":382,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":383,"cardPortrait":384,"status":170},"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":386,"url":387,"slug":388,"title":389,"code":390,"subtitle":391,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":392,"introduction":393,"banner":394,"cardPortrait":395,"status":170,"parent":396},"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",[397,408],{"type":173,"id":398,"url":399,"slug":400,"title":401,"code":402,"subtitle":27,"tagline":403,"overviewHighlight":404,"overviewText":405,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":406,"cardPortrait":407,"status":170},"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":181,"id":409,"url":55,"slug":410,"title":54,"code":411,"subtitle":68,"tagline":412,"overviewHighlight":413,"overviewText":414,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":415,"cardPortrait":416,"status":170},"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. No matter where you've been diving, there's always another adventure just down the coast! On land, there’s plenty more to explore, with an all-you-can-eat buffet of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, all set to a distinctly Latin rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Mexico diving could be summed up in one word, it would be diversity. This massive country boasts two stunning coasts, each with thousands of kilometres of beaches studded by ancient ruins, mangrove forests, and geological points of interest. This bold and exotic destination is just as varied below the waterline, with an unbelievable variety of oceanic environments and animals. All that diversity gives Mexico a unique appeal, with plenty of fun for avid scuba divers, beach bums, and adventure junkies alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you discover all that Mexico has to offer, it's easy to see why so many divers return year after year. The Pacific coast offers adventure on the high seas, with dynamic liveaboard-only destinations where sharks rule, and a chance to dive alongside extraordinary marine life in Jacques Cousteau's playground - the Sea of Cortez. Head to the Caribbean side for beautiful white sand beaches, relaxed reefs, and more close encounters with sharks and even mantas. If you're interested in cave or cavern exploration, cenote diving in Mexico won't disappoint. You'll find endless opportunities to explore these fascinating underground environments with expeditions led by world-class diving operations.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FMexico-Scuba-Diving-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FMexico-Scuba-Diving-portrait.jpg",{"type":160,"id":418,"url":419,"slug":420,"title":421,"code":422,"subtitle":423,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":424,"introduction":425,"banner":426,"cardPortrait":427,"status":170,"parent":428},"35591","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fcolombia\u002Fvalle-del-cauca\u002Fmalpelo-island","malpelo-island","Malpelo Island","COL_MAL","Dive one of the most pristine and remote underwater wildernesses where some of the ocean’s most powerful pelagics, including hammerhead and silky sharks, gather in a display unlike any other","\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 silky sharks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive with the fastest marine animal on the planet - the sailfish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Have the entire park to yourself, with just one liveaboard vessel permitted to enter at a time\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Located 500 kilometres from mainland South America in 3,000-metre deep ocean, and fed by powerful currents, Malpelo Island can only be described as the ultimate pelagic diving playground. You can forget about coral-combing and critter-hunting here, this isolated island is all about exhilarating scuba diving with some of the ocean’s most formidable fish. Here, you can encounter scores of eagle rays, hundreds of hammerheads, and up to a thousand silkies before breakfast, and still surface from your last dive of the day in awed by Malpelo’s supreme marine life.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FColombia\u002FMalpelo\u002FMalpelo-Island-Colombia-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FColombia\u002FMalpelo\u002FMalpelo-Island-Colombia-Diving-Portrait.jpg",[429,435],{"type":173,"id":430,"url":431,"slug":432,"title":433,"code":434,"subtitle":68,"tagline":27,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":68,"cardPortrait":68,"status":179},"35590","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fcolombia\u002Fvalle-del-cauca","valle-del-cauca","Valle del Cauca","COL_VAL",{"type":181,"id":436,"url":437,"slug":438,"title":439,"code":440,"subtitle":68,"tagline":441,"overviewHighlight":442,"overviewText":443,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":68,"banner":444,"cardPortrait":445,"status":170},"35589","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fcolombia","colombia","Colombia","CO","Scuba diving in Colombia is as lively as the country itself, offering a dream line-up of powerful pelagics - including hammerheads and other shark species schooling by the hundreds, if not thousands.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Explore remote, frontier destinations without a single other dive boat insight\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive among huge schools of some of the ocean’s most exciting shark species\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Witness the lighting speed of the fastest marine animal in the world - the sailfish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Discover some of the best diving in Colombia - if not the world - within the infamous ‘Hammerhead Triangle’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>Situated at the northwest tip of South America where the coastline is split by Panama, Colombia has both Carribean and Pacific shores. Bursting with colourful Latin culture, the country has become a favourite of travellers after an authentic and uncommercialised experience. Fresh coffee, friendly communities, colonial architecture, and vibrant street carnivals are just a few of Colombia’s simple pleasures - not to mention national parks, mountain ranges, ancient ruins, and beaches that have to be seen to be believed. Rising from its turbulent past, this enchanting country somehow seems brighter, bolder, and more beautiful than ever, and is guaranteed to blow you away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to diving, Colombia is best-known for the exciting underwater adventures at remote Malpelo Island. The desolate rocky outcrop is the easternmost point of the famed ‘Hammerhead Triangle’, a constellation of islands delivering reliable encounters with huge hammerhead schools. But the island is a hotspot for more than just hammerheads. Lying 500-kilometres from the mainland, and surrounded by open ocean reaching depths of over 3,000-metres, this isolated island is a playground for pelagics, from swift sailfish to the magnificent whale shark and thousands of schooling silky sharks.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FColombia\u002FMalpelo-Island-Colombia-Diving-Colombia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FColombia\u002FMalpelo-Island-Colombia-Diving-Colombia-Portrait.jpg",{"type":160,"id":447,"url":448,"slug":449,"title":450,"code":451,"subtitle":452,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":453,"introduction":454,"banner":455,"cardPortrait":456,"status":170,"parent":457},"34447","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands","socorro-and-revillagigedo-islands","Socorro and Revillagigedo Islands","MEX_SOC","Socorro and the Revillagigedo Archipelago offer frontier scuba diving with powerful currents, giant oceanic mantas, dolphins and up to ten species of sharks.","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Incredible \"cool water\" diving with current-swept lava flows and walls\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Big fish action - encounters with sharks, mantas, whale sharks, and dolphins\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Professional liveaboard operations with a limited number of divers at each site\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Surprisingly high biomass with swirling bait balls, massive shoals of tuna, and more\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Socorro diving is all about the big stuff. Experienced scuba divers can expect to encounter whale sharks, mantas, dolphins, and massive schools of tuna, plus multiple reef and pelagic shark species. And, thanks to years of marine park protection and its isolated geographic location, the diving here remains unspoilt - much like Mexico's Pacific coast 20 or more years ago. You can only dive Socorro by liveaboard, and voyages out to the islands mean cold conditions and long boat rides. 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