Istražite Puerto Vallartu
Puerto Vallarta je ljetovalište na plaži/luka za kruzere u meksičkoj saveznoj državi Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta nalazi se u velikom zaljevu Bahía de Banderas (Banderaski zaljev) okrenutom prema Tihom oceanu. Osim prekrasnih plaža i brzog razvoja, Bahía de Banderas poznat je kao mjesto razmnožavanja grbavih kitova.
Ronjenje s bocama jedna je od glavnih atrakcija Puerto Vallarte. Ronjenje u Bahía de Banderas izvrsno je za početnike ronioce jer su struje blage. Razne lokalne ronilačke trgovine nude tečajeve za stjecanje certifikata i vode svoje učenike na ronjenje ovdje. Ove ronilačke trgovine također organiziraju dnevne izlete brodom do otoka Los Arcos i Las Marietas za naprednije ronjenje. Bioraznolikost morske flore i faune na ovim otocima je spektakularna, što ima smisla jer je Los Arcos, ili Los Arcos de Mismaloya, Nacionalni morski park, a Las Marietas zaštićeno utočište za divlje životinje.
Top Puerto Vallarta Dive Sites
Los Arcos de Mismaloya
Located 15 kilometers/9.3 miles south of Puerto Vallarta, Los Arcos de Mismaloya is a National Marine Park featuring granite islands with arches and caves. Divers can spot manta rays and moray eels. It's suitable for all levels, offering scuba and freediving opportunities with depths from 3–30 meters/9.8–98.4 feet.
Las Marietas Islands
Part of a wildlife sanctuary, these islands offer diverse marine life, including mollusks, corals, and nudibranchs. Accessible via a 70-minute boat ride, it's great for both scuba and freediving, with opportunities to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales during breeding season.
Majahuitas
A protected cove with shallow, calm waters ideal for beginners. Known for tropical fish, moray eels, and spotted eagle rays, it's accessible only by boat. The site is perfect for scuba diving, offering a serene diving experience.
La Corbeteña
Situated 60 kilometers/37.3 miles offshore, this advanced dive site features caves, arches, and steep walls. Divers can encounter pelagic species like reef sharks, whale sharks, and marlin. Recommended for experienced divers due to strong currents, primarily for scuba diving.
El Chimo
Located near the village of Chimo, this site offers stunning underwater rock formations and vibrant corals. It's a longer 90-minute boat ride, suitable for scuba divers seeking to experience large schools of fish and possible manta ray sightings.
Najbolji mjeseci za ronjenje u Puerto Vallarti
Najbolje doba godine za ronjenje na lokacijama na otvorenom moru poput Los Arcosa i Las Marietasa je od studenog do svibnja, kada su uvjeti na oceanu najmirniji. Ovo je ujedno i doba godine kada ronioci imaju priliku uočiti mante i kitopsine, kao i grbave kitove. Vidljivost može biti nešto lošija tijekom tog razdoblja zbog cvjetanja planktona koje privlače hladnije vode.
Ako preferirate toplije vode (26°C) i najbolju vidljivost, idealno vrijeme za to je razdoblje od lipnja do listopada.