Cabo Pulmo National Park
Parque Nacional Cabo Pulmo
One of the only hard coral reefs on the Pacific coast of North America. After fishing was banned, fish populations recovered, and divers can see bait ball “fish storms,” sea lions and sharks.
Cabo Pulmo National Park lies on the east coast, about 1.5 hours' drive from San José del Cabo. Established in 1995 with a full fishing ban, it saw fish biomass rise dramatically within little more than a decade. It is regarded as a global model of successful marine conservation and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California.” Divers can see “fish storms,” huge schools of jacks, as well as sea lions, rays and bull sharks, while snorkelers can enjoy the reef fish. The village has only a few dive shops and small restaurants. A park wristband fee is required, and some sections are dirt roads.
Opening hours
Daytime; diving by reservation
Nearby sights
- Cascada Sol de Mayo
- Flora Farms
- San José del Cabo Historic Center
- Estero San José
- Costa Azul Beach
- Playa Palmilla
- Chileno Bay
- Santa Maria Bay