Los Cabos

Scuba diving in Los Cabos: sites, seasons and what a two-tank day costs

A two-tank dive in Los Cabos costs $130–$220 including gear, and the marquee sites are Cabo Pulmo — a 20,000-year-old hard coral reef about two hours northeast — and the sand falls and pinnacles at Land's End. Visibility and water temperature are both best from August to November.

Published August 1, 2026 · Last updated September 5, 2026

$130–$220per person · $75–$175 per person

Key facts

Two-tank dive: $130–$220 including gear
Best visibility: August–November
Warmest water: August–September, 84°F
Marquee site: Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park
Drive to Cabo Pulmo: About 2 hours from Cabo San Lucas

Diving in Los Cabos splits into two experiences. Land's End, five minutes from the marina, has the sand falls Jacques Cousteau documented, Pelican Rock, and Neptune's Finger — convenient, shallow, and good rather than great.

Cabo Pulmo, roughly two hours northeast on the East Cape, is a different proposition entirely. It is a national marine park protecting the only hard coral reef in the Sea of Cortez, and after the local fishing community petitioned to close it in 1995 the fish biomass recovered by an order of magnitude.

Water is warmest and clearest from August to November. Winter diving is perfectly good but you want a 5mm suit at 72°F.

Best based in The East Cape. Season: Year-round; best August–November.

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Scuba diving in Los Cabos: common questions

How much does diving cost in Cabo?

$130–$220 for a two-tank local dive with gear included. Cabo Pulmo trips cost more, typically $200–$280, because of the two-hour transfer each way.

Is Cabo Pulmo worth the drive?

Yes, if you are a certified diver. It is the only hard coral reef in the Sea of Cortez and has the highest fish biomass in the Gulf of California after three decades of protection. Budget a full day.

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