BEST SCUBA DIVING & SNORKELING IN PUNTA MITA

Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita are perfectly situated on a calm bay, called Banderas Bay, providing the best scuba diving and snorkeling adventures that bold and daring travelers could dream of. Actually, there are so many gorgeous and tranquil spots in the area that these are great locations for beginners as well.

Punta Mita is ideal if you want a luxurious vacation away from the crowds. The gated community is peaceful and full of activities to keep you busy for most of your stay. But if you feel like exploring the underwater, then a scuba diving excursion is the best way to go.

Knowledgeable and expert PADI Dive Masters will take you to the most beautiful spots in the area, and share interesting information about the fish and animals you encounter.

No matter if you have never scuba dived and want to be introduced, if you are a beginner or already an experienced diver, there are a myriad of breathtaking sites you can explore with the 5-star PADI Dive Center at Punta Mita Adventures. Their professional bilingual guides, top-notch equipment and attentive service, will make your diving excursion an experience like no other.

Marietas Islands: The Closest Dive Site to Punta Mita

If you are staying in Casa Koko, or any other villa in Punta Mita, the closest dive location is undoubtedly Marietas Islands. Your boat prepared with all the necessary equipment, the captain and an experienced PADI Dive Master will be waiting for you at the Punta Mita pier, just 5 minutes away from Casa Koko by golf car.

From there, the boat ride to Islas Marietas National Park, depending on sea conditions, will take 15-20 minutes approximately so, if you are looking for the closest dive site to Punta Mita, look no more: a Private Scuba Diving excursion to Marietas Islands is your best option!

After the Marietas Islands, the second closest dive site to Punta Mita is Los Anegados (25 minutes), followed by El Morro (35 minutes). These two sites are recommended only for experienced divers.

Best Dive Sites in Puerto Vallarta & surroundings

Located in the middle of the Mexican Pacific, Puerto Vallarta and its surrounding environs enjoy warm, clear waters, fantastic weather, and an abundance of diverse sea life, making it among the world's top dive destinations.

Check out these incredible locations and adventure options for scuba diving and snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita before planning your next dream vacation.

In Puerto Vallarta, Marietas Islands is the most popular stop for passionate scuba divers. Further afield, Las Caletas Dive Site and Los Arcos are also favorites featuring beautiful Pacific reef life and an enjoyable beach.

Closer to Punta Mita, Los Anegados and El Morro attract advanced divers. Here you can see larger species who ride the currents from the distant blue, including mantas, octopus, sharks and impressive schools of fish.  

Ideal Dive Sites in Puerto Vallarta for Beginners

If you are a beginner, Las Caletas is the ideal place to scuba dive in a controlled environment since there is abundant colorful marine life really close to the shore and to the private pier.  

Another unforgettable, unique experience you can enjoy at Las Caletas is scuba diving with a sea lion! Watch it play and gracefully swim around you in the open ocean. Create a connection as you enjoy the underwater world of this intelligent creature.

Marietas Islands and Los Arcos are suitable for beginners and certified divers as well. Both are protected National Natural Parks, which ensures rich underwater environments.

Dive Sites in Puerto Vallarta for Experienced Divers

For experienced divers, there are four spots you cannot miss: Princesa Shipwreck, Los Anegados, El Morro, and Chimo.

One of the favorite activities of those who enjoy diving is exploring shipwrecks. Close to the beach of Mismaloya, there is an exciting cemetery of small boats, where the main attraction is the remains of the Princesa shipwreck. These sites are always rich in marine life and underwater vegetation.

Los Anegados, El Morro, and Chimo are great locations with caves, arches, drop-offs, and steep walls, where you can find a wide variety of marine life of large scale like mantas, turtles, sharks, and dolphins.

Particularly, in the Chimo Dive Site you can find rock formations beginning at the surface with the reef going from 30 feet all the way down to 200 feet.

The corals seen in this part of the bay are different than the types closer to the city and further inside the bay. Chimo is the farthest dive site from Punta Mita, but its unique beauty might be worth the journey.

Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta

If you are traveling with family or friends who are not divers but who want to equally enjoy the colorful reef life that can be seen in the bay area of Puerto Vallarta, the ideal option is snorkeling.

There are two excursions divers and snorkelers can enjoy together: Marietas Islands and Las Caletas, which are great options to spot a variety of tropical fish, mantas, turtles and (from December to March) humpback whales!

Learn How to Dive in Punta Mita

Is someone in your group interested in learning how to scuba dive? Their time in Mexico is the best opportunity to do it!

From a simple 90-minute PADI Discover Scuba lesson, to a PADI Open Water Certification, there is much more to achieve during your vacations than a great tan! Plus, if you are staying in Casa Koko, you can take your scuba diving lessons right in the comfort and privacy of our swimming pool.

Don’t miss this chance to learn how to dive in Punta Mita.

CASA KOKO

Located in La Punta Estates, the most exclusive section of Punta Mita, Casa Koko is a breathtaking oceanfront luxury villa for up to 22 guests. Its proximity to the Punta Mita’s pier makes it the ideal departure point for any private scuba dive excursions.

Fully staffed with House Manager, Concierge, Chef, sous chef, waiters and maids, staying at Casa Koko means being pampered with the most attentive service and the best amenities.

Its impressive architecture, featured in magazines such as Architectural Digest Mexico and Luxury Travel Magazine, provides all the privacy and comfort your family and friends deserve.