

Best for beginner divers, 1-2m, boat entry, mild current.
San Pedro - La Playa is a shallow reef site located at Isla San Pedro Nalasco, offering depths between 1 and 2 metres. This site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and rocks when entering the water. Water temperatures fluctuate between 18C and 30C throughout the year. Night diving is available at this location. Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, king angelfish, Cortez angelfish, Panamic green moray, wrasses, barberfish, Moorish idols, triggerfish, common dolphinfish, groupers, rock cod, round stingrays, scorpionfish, and sea stars.
27.97223, -111.37518
Watch where you put your hands and knees as the coral and rocks are sharp, a particular point to remember for divers still building their buoyancy control. The full facilities at the nearest town of San Carlos, including equipment rental and air fills, mean you can travel light and sort everything locally.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 2m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, king angelfish, Cortez angelfish, Panamic green moray, wrasses, barberfish, Moorish idols, triggerfish, common dolphinfish, groupers, rock cod, round stingrays, scorpionfish, and sea stars.
Yes, the shallow depths of 1 to 2 metres and mild currents make this an accessible site for newly certified divers.
The site is shallow, with depths ranging from 1 to 2 metres and an average depth of 1 metre.
This is a boat-access-only site; a boat is required to reach the reef.
Yes, the shallow depth of 1 to 2 metres makes this site suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at San Pedro - La Playa in San Carlos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near San Pedro - La Playa in San Carlos. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at San Pedro - La Playa in San Carlos. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 30°C.
San Pedro - La Playa in San Carlos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at San Pedro - La Playa in San Carlos typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.