🦭 The Sea of Cortez · La Paz
Dive the “World’s Aquarium” — and stay at the heart of it.
La Paz combines diving and accommodation in one seamless experience, designed for recreational divers and underwater photographers. Enjoy daily boat dives around Espíritu Santo Island, exploring sea lion sites, reefs, and wrecks, then return to a comfortable hotel close to the heart of the city. During whale shark season, a complimentary snorkeling excursion adds another unforgettable experience to your stay.
Dive & Stay
INTEGRATED PACKAGE
30–70 FT
0
Dives / Day
Open Water+
CERTIFIED DIVERS
Airport Transfers
INCLUDED
THE PACKAGE
Everything organized, so you can focus on diving.
La Paz isn’t built around fixed itineraries — it’s one integrated dive-and-stay package combining diving, accommodation, and seasonal nature experiences. From a comfortable city base, you’ll head out each day by boat to explore the Sea of Cortez, renowned for its extraordinary marine biodiversity.
The experience is designed for certified divers — Open Water and above — who value marine life, underwater photography, and comfortable logistics. The pace is relaxed and safety-focused, making it especially well suited to recreational divers and travelers 35+.
This is recreational diving. Entry-level dive training and technical diving are not part of this package. The focus is on marine life, underwater photography, and enjoying the Sea of Cortez at a relaxed pace.
WHERE YOU STAY
Hotel Villa Carey
A centrally located hotel in La Paz, surrounded by restaurants and bars and within easy walking distance of the city’s attractions.
- Pool and jacuzzi, bar, gym, and common areas.
- High-speed internet, massage services, and conference room.
- Breakfast included; welcome breakfast and farewell dinner included for organized groups.
WHO YOU DIVE WITH
Carey Dive Center
A family-run dive center with three fast boats and daily dive operations.
- Two dives per day, typically at depths of 30–70 ft.
- Guided groups with a relaxed, safety-focused approach.
- Diving combined with seasonal marine wildlife experiences.
WHERE YOU’LL BE IN THE WATER
Three regions. One extraordinary sea.
The Sea of Cortez changes with the seasons. What you can experience depends on when you travel — Ernesto will help you choose the right time for what you want to see.
ZONE 01 · SCUBA
Espíritu Santo & Isla Partida
The heart of the La Paz diving experience, with a remarkable mix of rocky reefs, wrecks, and marine life across multiple dive sites — ideal for recreational diving and underwater photography.
- Los Islotes, El Bajo Sea Mounts, La Reina, and Whale Island.
- Wrecks including Salvatierra, Fang Ming, C-59, and Lapas 03.
- Sea lions, turtles, rays, nudibranchs, and abundant reef life.
ZONE 02 · SEASONAL
Bahía Magdalena
A seasonal wildlife destination where large pelagic species gather around vast schools of baitfish.
JANUARY → MARCH
Gray whale watching.
SEPTEMBER → DECEMBER
Seasonal snorkeling encounters with sailfish and blue marlin.
ZONE 03 · SEASONAL
Bahía La Ventana
A dynamic seasonal wildlife experience known for spectacular open-water encounters.
APRIL → JUNE
Snorkeling with mobula rays, with the possibility of spotting orcas.
INCLUDED AS A COURTESY
🐋 Whale shark snorkel — October to April
During whale shark season, a responsibly operated and regulated snorkeling excursion is included as a courtesy with your Dive & Stay package. This is a snorkeling experience, not a scuba dive.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your trip, taken care of from start to finish.
Environmental responsibility isn’t an afterthought in Cabo Pulmo — it’s part of the experience. A few essential rules help protect the remarkable marine ecosystem you’ve come to explore.
- Accommodation at Hotel Villa Carey.
- Daily breakfast; welcome Mexican breakfast and farewell dinner for organized groups.
- Two dives per day.
- Daily boat diving in the Sea of Cortez.
- Seasonal marine wildlife experiences.
- Complimentary whale shark snorkeling excursion when in season.
- Round-trip airport transfers.
WHY DIVERS LOVE IT
What Makes La Paz Special
- Exceptional marine biodiversity.
- Recreational diving with remarkable marine life.
- Excellent opportunities for underwater photography.
- A comfortable city base with daily access to the Sea of Cortez.
- Different wildlife experiences throughout the year.
Honest expectations: Wildlife encounters depend on natural conditions and can never be guaranteed. All encounters are conducted responsibly, without touching, feeding, or handling marine animals.
THE WORLD’S AQUARIUM
Plan your Sea of Cortez adventure for the right season.
Sea lions, massive schools of fish, whale sharks, or gray whales — the season shapes the experience. Tell Ernesto what you hope to see, and he’ll help you choose the best travel window and connect you directly with the right local operator.