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Underwater at Los Arcos

Los Arcos

Puerto Vallarta · Mexico

Los Arcos Marine Sanctuary sits just south of Puerto Vallarta where a cluster of granitic rock formations jut from the sea. The arches and swim-throughs give the site its name, and the protected status has allowed the reef to recover beautifully. Schools of surgeonfish, big eye jacks, and Pacific creolefish fill the water column. Sea turtles are reliable visitors, green and hawksbill both, and moray eels pack the crevices. A shallower site perfect for all levels.

Conditions

Depth

5 to 20 m

Open water and up

Current

Variable

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

15 to 22 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

22 to 29°C

3mm wetsuit

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 5mm full wetsuit · cooler water
    • Dive computer