Raziščite Puerto Vallarto
Puerto Vallarta je obmorsko letovišče/pristaniško mesto za križarke v mehiški zvezni državi Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta se nahaja v velikem zalivu Bahía de Banderas (Banderaski zaliv) s pogledom na Tihi ocean. Poleg čudovitih plaž in hitrega razvoja je Bahía de Banderas znana tudi kot gojišče grbavih kitov.
Potapljanje je ena glavnih atrakcij Puerto Vallarte. Potapljanje v Bahía de Banderas je odlično za potapljače začetnike, saj so tokovi blagi. Različne lokalne potapljaške trgovine ponujajo tečaje za pridobitev certifikata in svoje učence peljejo tudi na potapljanje. Te potapljaške trgovine organizirajo tudi dnevne izlete z ladjo na obalna otoka Los Arcos in Las Marietas za bolj napredno potapljanje. Biotska raznovrstnost morske flore in favne na teh otokih je spektakularna, kar je smiselno, saj je Los Arcos ali Los Arcos de Mismaloya narodni morski park, Las Marietas pa zaščiteno zatočišče za prostoživeče živali.
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.
Najboljši meseci za potapljanje v Puerto Vallarti
Najboljši čas v letu za potapljanje na morskih lokacijah, kot sta Los Arcos in Las Marietas, je od novembra do maja, ko so oceanske razmere najmirnejše. To je tudi čas v letu, ko imajo potapljači možnost opaziti mante in kitovce ter grbavce. Vidljivost pa je v tem času lahko nekoliko slabša zaradi cvetenja planktona, ki ga privabljajo hladnejše vode.
Če imate raje toplejše vode (26 °C) in najboljšo vidljivost, je idealen čas za obisk od junija do oktobra.