Explore Punta Mita
Punta Mita é uma península na extremidade norte da Baía de Banderas, ou Bahía de Banderas, que fica de frente para o Oceano Pacífico. É considerada uma das comunidades de resort mais exclusivas do México e está localizada no estado mexicano de Nayarit, vizinho ao norte do estado de Jalisco.
A maior parte do mergulho autônomo em Punta Mita ocorre na Bahía de Banderas. Pequenas ilhas, como Las Marietas, El Morro e Anegados, pontilham a boca da baía e têm uma rica biodiversidade acima e abaixo da água. A Bahía de Banderas também é um local de reprodução de baleias jubarte de novembro a março.
Top Punta Mita Dive Sites
Islas Marietas
Located 7 kilometers/4.3 miles southwest of Punta Mita, this protected wildlife sanctuary offers incredible biodiversity. Divers can encounter mollusks, nudibranchs, and vibrant corals. The adventure level is easy to moderate, suitable for scuba diving. Its special features include its status as a protected area.
El Morro
Situated 9 kilometers/5.6 miles southwest of Las Marietas, El Morro is ideal for advanced divers. It boasts rock pinnacles and wall diving opportunities with depths reaching 50 meters/164 feet. Scuba diving is the primary activity, with caves and tunnels adding to the thrill.
Anegados
Positioned between Islas Marietas and El Morro, Anegados features shallower dives with interesting rock formations and caves. Suitable for both scuba diving and freediving, it offers a moderate adventure level.
Los Arcos de Mismaloya
Known for its underwater arches and tunnels, this site is perfect for scuba diving. The area is teeming with tropical fish and vibrant marine life, offering easy to moderate dives with fascinating geological formations.
El Chimo
Located offshore from the southern coast of Bahía de Banderas, El Chimo is suitable for more experienced divers. It features stunning underwater landscapes with pinnacles and a variety of sea life, providing a rewarding scuba diving experience.