About Meros
Meros, often referred to as El Bajo de los Meros, is the most northerly reef in Cabo Pulmo, with depths ranging from 9 to 18 meters. As an extension of El Bajo, it shares many similar reef characteristics and marine life but is particularly noted for its unique features. This reef bar is distinguished by meandering coral and rock formations, creating an intricate underwater landscape. Divers often encounter a greater number of sea turtles at Meros compared to other sites, making it a prime location for turtle enthusiasts. The site's northerly position makes it a frequent transit point for larger pelagics such as whale sharks and mobula rays, especially during their migratory seasons. Tropical fish are abundant, thriving within the protective coral and rock structures. During the winter months, an added highlight is the possibility of hearing the songs of humpback whales, creating a magical undersea symphony. The site is well-suited for drift diving, allowing divers to cover more ground and observe the diverse ecosystem. The combination of abundant turtles, potential pelagic sightings, and the unique coral formations makes Meros a highly rewarding dive.
Highlights
High concentration of sea turtlesPotential whale shark and mobula ray sightingsMeandering coral and rock formationsHumpback whale songs in winterExcellent drift diving
Dive site facts: Meros
- Depth
- 9–18 m
- Current
- Moderate
- Entry
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Level
- Intermediate
- Dive type
- Reef, Drift
- Region / port
- Mexico
- Coordinates
- 23.4326° N, 109.4218° W
Conditions & Currents
Moderate currents can run here, so plan drift entries and stay close to the group. Dive profiles here run between roughly 9 and 18 metres, so plan your gas and no-decompression limits around the deeper part of the site. It is usually briefed as a dive for intermediate divers. It can be dived from a liveaboard or a day boat, depending on where you start the trip. Tide, wind and season all shift the picture from day to day, so the crew's briefing on the boat always overrides any general description.
Why dive Meros from a liveaboard?
Meros is one of Mexico's signature dive sites. A liveaboard sleeps you on the water and puts you in the water for three to four guided dives per day, including dawn and night dives that day-boat operators rarely offer. You skip the daily commute back to port and reach quieter, less-crowded sites in the same region on a single trip.
Below are the liveaboards that include Meros on their Mexico itineraries.
Liveaboards diving Meros
These liveaboards may visit Meros on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.
Nautilus Explorer
Mexico
25 guests44.8 m
$330/day
Valentina
Mexico
20 guests38.1 m
$430/day
Rocio del Mar
Mexico
20 guests33.5 m
$392/day
Nautilus Under Sea
Mexico
19 guests32 m
$323/day
Nautilus Belle Amie
Mexico
32 guests44.8 m
$323/day
Quino del Mar
Mexico
20 guests36 m
$392/day
Nautilus Gallant Lady
Mexico
12 guests35.36 m
$332/day
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- —
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