Los Islotes
La profundidad indica el rango desde la parte superior del punto hasta su máximo habitual; la "certificación recomendada" es el nivel que los operadores suelen exigir según las principales agencias, no una norma legal. Las corrientes y la visibilidad cambian a diario — considera todo esto como rangos de planificación.
Los Islotes, the sea lion colony at the north tip of Espiritu Santo, delivers the Sea of Cortez's most dependable joy. Several hundred California sea lions live on the islets, and the juveniles treat visiting divers as the day's entertainment - mouthing fins, blowing bubbles in masks, and corkscrewing through groups in nine meters of water. Below the acrobatics, the boulder reef holds king angelfish, moray eels, and drifts of sergeant majors; a small archway cuts through one islet for swim-through theatrics. Bulls patrol territorially in breeding season and deserve their space. Between the accessibility, the shallow profile, and the guaranteed protagonists, it may be Mexico's best first ocean dive.
El momento por el que vienes: Sea lion pups at play, the swim-through arch, an all-levels profile minutes from Espiritu Santo's anchorages
Topografía: Boulders, small walls, and sandy patches beneath two guano-capped islets
Lo que debes saber antes de tirarte al agua
Riesgos: Territorial bulls in breeding season, boat traffic, surge close to the rocks.
Permisos y normas: Protected-area bracelet fee applies, arranged by operators.
Conservación: Part of the Espiritu Santo protected area. In recent years authorities have closed the colony to in-water visitors during the summer breeding months - verify current status before booking.
A quién encontrarás
California Sea Lion
Garden Eel
Green Sea Turtle
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