Mexico
Jalisco
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Jalisco offers diverse coastal diving along Mexico’s Pacific coast, with access to popular surf towns and ecological reserves. Within the administrative region, divers typically explore reefs, rocky walls, and cenotes in adjacent access points and nearby bays. Notable hubs include PV-area gateways like Puerto Vallarta and nearby dive sites along the Riviera Nayarit influence; local centers focus on recreational dives, drift dives, and exploration of abundant tropical marine life. The region benefits from warm water for much of the year, with visibility generally suitable for standard scuba training and weekend trips. Inland, the area’s freshwater bodies are separate from coastal diving and not a focal point for this region’s dive scene.
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Top scuba diving cities in the region of Jalisco
Sorted by popularity
Puerto Vallarta
Coastal gateway with nearby offshore dive options.
Boca de Tomatlán
Coastal gateway town for access to nearby Pacific dive sites.
El Rebalsito
Gateway to Gulf of Mexico diving near a quiet town.
Dive sites and dive centers around Jalisco
The cities
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The best time to dive in Jalisco
The best months to dive in Jalisco are from August to November. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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