Marietas Islands

Marine Reserve is a paradise of untouched tropical beauty, above and below the waves. When you scuba dive at the Marietas Islands, you will glide along an underwater mountain range that offers the perfect conditions for observing the fascinating marine creatures that call the reserve home.

In these clear waters, volcanic formations, arches, spires, tunnels, and caves create the perfect setting for an amazing dive. You’ll see tropical fish, giant manta rays and other creatures of the deep.

PRINCESA SHIPWRECK

Shipwrecks attract divers who want to learn more about history, see a ship’s mechanisms in a whole new way or enjoy the artificial reefs that form when ships sink. Come and experience one of the most exciting dive sites in Puerto Vallarta: a cemetery of small shipwrecks near the Beach of Mismaloya, a cemetery of small shipwrecks, where the main attraction are the remains of the ship Princess Vallarta. 

CHIMO

Chimo is a secluded fishing village located in the south of Banderas Bay. Its privileged location close to the edge of the bay, makes this unique dive site a rich environment for tropical fish and large pelagics like manta rays. Getting to see “Las Iglesias”, rock formations that emerge from the bottom of the ocean, like pillars of a cathedral.

LAS CALETAS

Located on the Southern shore of Banderas Bay, this cove is an ideal place for those new to diving to learn the ropes and also offers plenty for experienced divers to explore. You’ll see garden eels, jaw fish, rays, turtles and larger fishes. Do you want to dive in an exclusive spot that is beautiful and rated for both beginner and experienced divers? When you scuba dive in Las Caletas, there is a lot to see (thanks to amazing visibility) plus the kind of calm waters and gentle currents that let you focus on what’s around you. The marine life is bountiful here, so turtle and tropical fish enthusiasts will have plenty to enjoy. There are also two sunken shipwrecks to witness!

LOS ARCOS

Los Arcos in Banderas Bay is home to El Bajo, the fascinating underwater mountain range, and Devil’s Canyon, as well as lobsters, octopuses, rays, eels, morays and other fascinating marine life you’ll discover under the waves.

The waters here are some of the deepest in Banderas Bay and their depths conceal deep tunnels, caves and arches, teeming marine life like rays and sea turtles and a thriving reef. Los Arcos is particularly famous for its brilliantly colored nudibranchs and the other small creatures who call the rocky underwater slopes home.

LOS ANEGADOS

You will love exploring the caves and fascinating rock formations that lie below the surface and swimming among the nurse sharks. You’ll also see turtles, seahorseses as you join bottom dwellers like rays and eels and then pelagics like jacks and tuna in waters. Los Anegados is peppered with caves and punctuated by intricate rock formations that are the perfect hiding spots for creatures both large and small.

Explore Your Destination

Your Nuevo Vallarta vacation is sure to consist of plenty of fun and excitement, but how about adding a touch of adventure as well? For those who can’t shake that adrenaline bug, consider booking exciting excursions, such as zip-lining through the jungle, setting sail on a catamaran cruise or snorkeling and diving, to make the most out of your destination.