Scuba Diving in El Chimo

At the edge of the bay, a rich environment full of tropical fish and large pelagics makes El Chimo an unique dive site. More than a quarter mile across, this is a favourite for experienced divers.

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USD

185.00 MXN

3 700.00

Photo and video service, tips for the crew

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

What you need to know

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Requirements and Prerequisites

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Booking and Cancellation Policy

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Dive center is located in Sayulita, boat in Punta de Mita. For those closer to Punta de Mita, meeting point can be scheduled directly there

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KEY INFO

The highlights of the excursion

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OVERVIEW

Underwater paradise of crystal clear waters

An unic dive site for its peculiar rock formations and abundance of life, el Chimo lies at the very edge of the Banderas bay, about an 1 hour boat ride away. A big area of more than 1300 feet across, you can admire here an impressive series of pinnacles rising from the seafloor together with a majestic line of rocky columns similar to solemn cathedral pillars. For its depth and currents is suitable only for the more experienced divers who can enjoy here very peculiar corals surrounded by large schools of fish.

What to Expect

An unspoiled dive site

The underwater world at el Chimo features a variety of rock formations and reefs, starting at a depth of 30 feet to descend to more than 200 feet.

Far away from any human interaction, this dive site is perfect for close encounters with a whole variety of tropical fish and big pelagics.

The long boat ride and the sometimes challenging currents out there makes this site available for groups of experienced divers only.

The boat ride to the site

The boat leaves from Punta de Mita with meeting point at the dive center in Sayulita at 8.30 am, from where we will provide transportation.

Our PADI instructors will lead groups of 8 divers maximum to guarantee safety even in the more challenging conditions.

Returning Sayulita

Back at the marina around 3 pm, we will arrive at the dive center in Sayulita around 3.30 pm.