Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Jalisco
Ready to check out the best sites in Jalisco for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 11 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Jalisco to suit your needs.
#1 - Yelapa
Jalisco
Drift Dive following coastline from NE to SW. Sloped terrain, lots of sea life at deep and shallow levels.
#2 - Mismaloya Bay
Jalisco
Shore dive. Stay to either side and follow the rocks to avoid the anchored boats and find the sea life and rock formations. Best as an early morning dive, less boat traffic and parking is limited.
#3 - La Pared
Mexico, Central Pacific, Puerto Vallarta
The maximum depth is 80 feet where the sand slope begins. Huge rocks form crevices and small swim throughs. The main wall goes down to 40 feet and it is covered with corals, gorgonians, ascidians, sponges and bryozoans. During the months of April, May and June large aggregations of the colorful nudibranch Tambja abdere can be observed.
The dive site known as La Pared (The Wall) is located on the lea side of the round island.
La Pared is also known as The Wall.
#4 - Majahuitas
Mexico, Central Pacific, Puerto Vallarta
Manta rays are commonly be seen!
Southern side of Banderas Bay; about an hour south of Puerto Vallarta.
Majahuitas is also known as Mahahuitas.
#5 - Punta Mismaloya
Mexico, Central Pacific, Puerto Vallarta
Approx 11 km southwest of Punta Vallera; just after the Arches.
#8 - Morro de La Manzanilla
Mexico, Central Pacific, Manzanillo Bay
Morro de La Manzanilla is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Central Pacific, Manzanillo Bay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#9 - Camion hundido en mismaloya
Mexico, Central Pacific, Puerto Vallarta
Camion hundido en mismaloya is also known as Playa de Mismaloya.