Diving in Cabo: Don’t Miss These Top Spots
Diving in Los Cabos, Mexico is an incredible experience. World-renowned for the incredible abundance of marine life, diving in Cabo San Lucas is exceptional due to the confluence of the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean and the warmer waters of the Sea of Cortez at the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Scuba divers can see an awesome variety of sea creatures thriving in these rich waters, from colorful tropical fish to large pelagic species. Luckily, you don’t have to travel far from Cabo San Lucas proper to experience outstanding diving. Don Hirschaut, CaboVillas.com President, shares some of his recent diving photography, video and top spots in Cabo and along…
Cabo Pulmo Offers World-Class Diving in Baja Sur
Celebrated among the world’s top scuba diving and snorkeling destinations, Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve ranks as one of the most prestigious dive spots for eco-travelers in search of incredible marine life and pristine waters. Situated in Baja California Sur approximately 2 hours by car from Cabo San Lucas, this is an easily accessible day trip for Los Cabos visitors with outstanding guided excursions available. Nearby, Villa Bahia de Los Frailes, a luxurious 4-bedroom vacation rental, offers a convenient home base close to Cabo Pulmo. A breathtaking living testament to one of the world’s most successful conservation efforts, Cabo Pulmo teems with marine life. Rainbow-hued reef fish swim among colorful varieties…
Fall Diving Highlights & Video from the Sea of Cortez
Recently, our company president, Don Hirschaut, and our CFO, Michelle Hoffman, had the chance to experience some wonderful fall scuba diving in the Sea of Cortez. Don says, “the autumn months are an excellent time to scuba dive and snorkel in Los Cabos, with warm waters and excellent visibility. We had 84° water and visibility exceeding 100 ft. during our trip.” Here are some highlights:
Long-Hidden Shipwreck Uncovered in Cabo San Lucas
In September of 2014, Hurricane Odile brought strong surf and wind to Baja California Sur. While the storm caused some damage (see the latest on the rapid storm recovery), one of the unexpected surprises was the unveiling of a long-lost shipwreck near El Arco, the famous arch at Land’s End in Cabo San Lucas. Don Hirchaut, our company president, and Oscar Ortiz of Cabo Expedtions are good friends and avid divers. The two headed out for a day of scuba diving and witnessed the newly uncovered shipwreck early in October 2014 after shifting sands revealed the dramatic wreckage spread about a large area on the ocean floor. Don says, “we were out diving to see what sort…
