Mexico

Puerto ángel

Puerto Ángel is a coastal town in Oaxaca, Mexico, known locally as a fishing community with access to the Pacific. It is not a major international scuba hub, but its nearby coastline offers access to Gulf of Tehuantepec and local dive activities along rocky shores and small reefs. Given the limited number of centers in the immediate area, most diving is accessed via day trips from nearby coastal towns or regional dive centers in Oaxaca. The town itself provides a gateway feel with a laid-back atmosphere and straightforward access to marine areas, while serious divers typically coordinate through established centers in the region for equipment, guides, and boat trips.

Essential information for traveling in Mexico

About Mexico

Sea
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexi...
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Languages
ES
Demonym
Mexican
Phone prefix
+52

Practicalities

Currency
MXN
Voltage
127, 220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
CUN CZM SJD LAP TIJ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Puerto Ángel

Nearby Dive Sites (4)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Puerto Ángel

The best time to dive in Puerto Ángel

The best months to dive in Puerto Ángel are from January to April and November to December. Temperatures are confortable (26-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C
02 - Feb.
27 °C
03 - Mar.
28 °C
04 - Apr.
28 °C
05 - May
29 °C
06 - Jun.
27 °C
07 - Jul.
27 °C
08 - Aug.
28 °C
09 - Sept.
27 °C
10 - Oct.
27 °C
11 - Nov.
27 °C
12 - Dec.
27 °C

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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