Dive Site: Los Morros

About Los Morros

Los Morros is a captivating dive site situated within the Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, an area celebrated for its remarkable marine conservation success in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This particular site is renowned for its unique underwater topography, characterized by rocky formations and a significant offshore position, setting it apart from some of the park's other locations. The park itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and protects one of North America's few hard coral reefs, showcasing the incredible recovery of marine life in the Sea of Cortez, once dubbed the "Aquarium of the World." Diving at Los Morros primarily explores depths ranging from 12 to 24 meters (40 to 80 feet). The site is recognized for its impressive schools of bigeye jacks, which can form massive, swirling columns extending from these depths all the way to the surface, offering a truly immersive experience. These rocky formations also attract various other marine species that thrive within the healthy reef system. While the bigeye jack schools are a year-round highlight, their presence is particularly spectacular. Divers can also encounter other reef inhabitants typical of Cabo Pulmo, such as snappers, groupers, and sea turtles. Bull sharks are known to frequent the deeper reefs of Cabo Pulmo, particularly from December through May, adding an element of pelagic excitement for advanced divers. The site offers world-class biomass, indicative of a thriving ecosystem. Due to its offshore location and the potential for moderate currents, Los Morros is typically considered an advanced dive. Divers embarking on this site should be prepared for varying conditions, ensuring they have the necessary experience and comfort with deeper profiles and potential currents to fully appreciate the rich marine environment and its spectacular schooling fish.

Dive site facts: Los Morros

Depth

12–24 m

Current

No current

Entry

Liveaboard or dayboat

Level

Advanced

Dive type

Pinnacle, Reef

Region / port

Mexico

Coordinates

22.9440° N, 109.7967° W

Conditions & Currents

Los Morros, being located further offshore within Cabo Pulmo National Park, can experience moderate currents. Divers should anticipate these conditions and possess the skills necessary to manage them, as the site is classified for advanced divers. While specific current directions are not detailed, the presence of currents contributes to the rich biomass seen here. Visibility in Cabo Pulmo is generally excellent, often exceeding thirty meters in some areas, though local conditions can vary. There is no mention of thermoclines or specific entry/exit techniques for this site, but the general practice in the marine park involves guided boat dives. Divers should ensure their certification level and gas planning align with the site's depths and potential currents.

Liveaboards diving Los Morros

These liveaboards may visit Los Morros on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.

Nautilus Explorer

Mexico

25 guests44.8 m

Valentina

Mexico

20 guests38.1 m

Rocio del Mar

Mexico

20 guests33.5 m

$392/day

Nautilus Under Sea

Mexico

19 guests32 m

Nautilus Belle Amie

Mexico

32 guests44.8 m

Quino del Mar

Mexico

20 guests36 m

$392/day

Nautilus Gallant Lady

Mexico

12 guests35.36 m