Top 7 Dive Shops in Cabo Pulmo
Looking for a dive shop in Cabo Pulmo?
For a small fishing village home to a few hundred people, there are more that 10 diving centres in town! How do you pick a shop to dive with?
I dive Cabo Pulmo at least once every year, and while I haven’t dove every shop I get the chance to see them operate. Also gossip travels fast in a small town, so you learn a lot just from chatting with the dive guides! That’s my favourite things about speaking Spanish – getting the gossip!
Whether you’re staying in town, or making a day trip to dive or snorkel, let me share what I’ve learned with you here in my list of the best dive shops in Cabo Pulmo!
Photo: Shev
Quick Picks – Shev’s Top 3 Dive Shops in Cabo Pulmo
How do I rate these dive shops?
My Experience: I dive in Cabo Pulmo every year. I list the shops I have first hand experience with at the top of the list.
Contacts & Colleagues: I have a lot of friends in the dive industry in Baja, they tell me all their secrets!
Reviews: Lastly I look at client reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. If a shop has more than 100 reviews and above 4.8 ⭐ rating, I included it here!
The ratings for dive shops in Cabo Pulmo are abnormally high, I attribute that to the incredible diving. Clients are happy because the dives are always good!
Cabo Pulmo Travel
Divers are a loyal bunch, so of course I list the shop I dive with first! I have been diving with Cabo Pulmo Travel once or twice a year since 2022. And have had the same dive guides every time – that tells me a lot about a shop. If they can keep staff, they are doing something right!
Dive Cabo Pulmo
Dive Cabo Pulmo is the highest rated dive shop in Cabo Pulmo. In my experience with dive shops, it’s very difficult to fake that many good reviews! So they must be doing something right to have 300, 5⭐ reviews. They also have snorkel tours and kayak rentals, so a great option if you are traveling with non-divers.
Dive Baja
There is no one I trust more in Baja than my good friend Tono, owner at Dive Baja. He was a guide in Cabo Pulmo for years, and now has his own shop based in Cabo San Lucas. He offers day trips year round to Cabo Pulmo from Los Cabos!
7 Best Cabo Pulmo Dive Shops
#1 Cabo Pulmo Travel
🌟Rating: 4.8/5.0 |📍Cabo Pulmo Village | 🏨 View on Viator
Cabo Pulmo Travel get my top spot because this is the shop I dive with when I visit! I have been coming to this shop 1-2 times a year since 2022, that now it feels like visiting family when I come to dive.
The managers, Ernesto & Marisol will give you a warm welcome, and the dive guides are experts on Cabo Pulmo. It’s why I keep coming back!
Marisol will also help you book accommodation, which is very use in Cabo Pulmo!
#2 Cabo Pulmo Adventures
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo Pulmo Village | 🏨 View on TripAdvisor
Possibly the biggest operation in town, Cabo Pulmo Adventures is a well loved shop right on the entrance to the beach & marine park.
Known For: High quality service. Added comforts like fresh towels and showers after your dive are very appreciated!
Good to know: they offer snorkel & kayak tours if you are traveling with non-divers.
#3 Dive Cabo Pulmo
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo Pulmo Village | 🤿 View on TripAdvisor
Divers Love: Helpful, welcoming vibe of Dive Cabo Pulmo.
Good for: Helpful and passionate dive guides are a great fit for those who want to learn fish identification tips!
#4 Mar y Sierra
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo Pulmo Village | 🤿View on TripAdvisor
A boutique shop on the main stretch near the Cabo Pulmo beach. I love their dive shop colours!
Known For: Small dive groups, high quality rental gear.
Great for: Divers looking for a small, catered experience.
Photo: Shev
#5 Dive Nagual
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo Pulmo Village | 🤿View on Google
Cabo Pulmo’s newest operator who has already built a solid reputation! I like that the owners took the time to respond to every Google review (and they have 200!)
Great For: I noticed in their reviews lots of client photos, this means the guides took pictures for the clients. Not all shops will do that!
People Like: You can book private trips with flexible schedules.
#6 Baja Dive Experiences
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo Pulmo Village | 🤿View on TripAdvisor
People Like: Hands on shop owner – Carlos. He is mentioned positively in nearly every review!
Good to know: Accomodating to solo divers.
#7 Blue Passion Baja
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo Pulmo Village | 🤿View on TripAdvisor
Trusted Brand: Blue Passion has nearly 300, 5⭐ reviews on TripAdvisor. That’s incredible!
Women-run: Dives love the staff, headed up by Manuela, and attention to safety.
Photo: Shev
Best Cabo Pulmo Day Trips from Los Cabos
Getting to Cabo Pulmo is not
Dive Baja
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo San Lucas | 🤿View on Google
My good friend Toño is the owner and operator of Dive Baja. He is a fantastic instructor, guide, and worked as a guide in Cabo for years. So there is no better person to take you to Cabo Pulmo for your day trip!
Cabo Private Guide
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo San Lucas | 🤿View on Trip Advisor
Cabo Private Guide is the shop we use for our group trips to Cabo San Lucas. It’s a woman-owned and founded shop that specializes in providing a prave guide for every person or group that books.
I did a day trip to La Paz with them in July 2025, and it was a great, smooth experience!
Dive Ninjas
🌟Rating: 5/5 |📍Cabo San Lucas | 🤿View on Trip Advisor
Dive Ninjas Expeditions is the shop I did my instructor training at! They are a leader in the Baja area for sustainable and ethical animal encounters. I still know a lot of people that work and freelance there!
Photo: Shev
Tips for Booking a Dive Shop in Cabo Pulmo
- Book early – Especially in high season (October–January) or holidays
- Ask about group sizes – Some shops run 4 divers per guide, others 6+
- Check for Nitrox – If you need to dive Nitrox for medical reasons, be sure to ask ahead. Not all shops offer it, as oxygen can be hard to source
- Confirm gear rental costs – Some include it, others charge extra
- Bring cash – Not all operators accept cards, and there are no atms in Cabo Pulmo
- Respect the park rules – No gloves, no touching, no harassment of wildlife
Shev’s Summary – Best Cabo Pulmo Dive Shops
No matter which dive shop you choose, Cabo Pulmo is going to leave an impression. It’s wild, remote, and refreshingly undeveloped—exactly what makes it so special.
Always read reviews, I look for pictures, diversity in the people in the photos, and the response time of the dive shop.
With a little planning, you’ll find the dive shop that matches your vibe and helps you get the most out of this incredible marine park.
Baja California Sur Travel Planning Guide
🚑Do I need Travel Insurance to visit Baja?
Absolutely, yes, 1000x yes! If there is anything we have learned from the last few years it’s that life is unpredictable and plans can always change.
At just a few dollars per day, it’s worth getting travel insurance just for the peace of mind. I have my travel health insurance through Safety Wing and my travel insurance through Travel Insurance Master.
💦 Can I drink the water in Baja?
No, the water in Mexico from the taps is not genearlly safe to drink. Restaurants and street vendors use purified water distributed in large jugs.
You can get these “garafons” delivered to your accommodations to reduce plastic waste, or I use a LifeStraw to have clean water anywhere you travel!
🚙 Is it safe to rent a car in Baja?
Yes! It’s totally safe to rent a car in Baja, and I always do so that I can adventure to all the cool towns! I recommend comparing prices and booking in advance with Discover Cars.
🗣️Do I need to speak Spanish in Baja?
Maybe
You can get by with Google Translate, and many tours are offered in both English and Spanish. In Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo you can find everything in English. In the smaller towns there is less.
Most serving staff and store owners in Baja speak a little English. But learning the basics like how to order or read a menu will really help you out!
I used Pimsleur to learn Spanish and it was extremely effective! I highly recommend the app to anyone who wants to become comfortable navigating Mexico.
📲 Will my phone work in Baja?
Yes, your phone will most likely work, but it will be expensive. It’s best to order a Telcel SIM Card to your home so you are connected and ready to go when you reach Mexico!
I also use JetPack eSim for easily getting data while I’m traveling.
🏨How do I book a place to stay in Baja?
For Baja, and Mexico in general, the best site to book accommodations is Booking.com.
They have access to hotels, vacation rentals, and even short-term apartment rentals there and is usually cheaper than Airbnb.
For travellers on a budget, I like to book hostels through HostelWorld.
🛂Do I need a visa for Baja?
Probably not, most tourists are granted a 180-day tourist visa upon arrival at the airport. This is now done with a stamp in your passport, as of 2023 Mexico is phasing out the paper forms – yay!
