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Diving is one of the most popular passions of visitors to San Carlos, whether you're a first-timer or a veteran. Crystal clear and constantly calm waters provide an incredible showcase for more than 800 species of maritime life. Two artificial reefs, a sunken ferry and several smaller wrecks make the San Carlos diving areas an ideal place to learn and visit recurrently.
Diving in the Sea of Cortez ( Gulf of California ) is nothing short of spectacular. Summer water temperatures can reach well into the 80's and visibility can be 100' or more.
The Sea of Cortez is known for its incredibly diverse marine life and those chance encounters with Whales, Mantas, Hammer Head Sharks and Sea Lions are always possible. The water is temperate tropical (80 degrees) during the summer months and upper 50's to low 60 's in the winter months. The visibility can range from 30' to over 100' around San Pedro Island .
Gary's has seven specially designed 40' boats, two of them are very fast boats that can travel to Seal Island in about an hour, the Cortez Sun and the Cortez Explorer. In fact, the Explorer is the largest, most powerful and fastest charter boat in San Carlos. All boats have first aid and oxygenwater, ice, coffee, Diet Coke and fresh fish tacos are made onboard.
El Mar Diving Center Mexico is a PADI Gold Palm Resort. Conveniently located at 263 Creston on San Carlos's main road. We are open 7 days a week from 7:00 to 6:30 pm (March thu October) and 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (November thru February closed Tuesdays). Ph 226-0404. Next to Hacienda Tours.
Dive Shops --- Buceo, tiendas
Ocean Sports. Ph (622) 226-0696, fax (622) 226-0646. Sea of Cortez Charters, diving, fishing, whale watching, sunset cruises, private charters. Marina San Carlos building L-7, E-mail: deportesoceano@prodigy.net.mx Web: http://www.desertdivers.com Mike Huhn, Sara Alcantar cel: 044-52-622-855-8651, Abraham Alcantar cel 044-52-622-855-8657, Arturo Baez, Ismael (Koko) Perez. Desert Divers Scuba Center West (520) 88-SCUBA, 1-800-830-DIVE, fax (520) 887-0026, East (520) 290-DIVE, fax (520) 722-1203. E-mail: scuba@desertdivers.com .
Gary's Dive Shop. Ph (622) 226-0049, fax: (622) 226-0791, after hours: (622) 226-0024. Near to Bananas restaurant. Rental scuba gear, scuba classes, kayaks, bikes and more. We're open 6 days a week, hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Monday through Saturday. E-mail: gary@garysdiveshop.com Web: http://www.garysdiveshop.com/intro.htm , http://www.garysdivemexico.com/
Sonoran Sport Center. Ph 226-0929. Sailing & snorkel trips, scuba diving trips & instruction, kayak rentals & guided excursions, mountain bike rentals, estuary bird watching, scuba diving trips & instruction, San Pedro island live board, used equipment sales, senior discount, whale watching. We are located just past the gas station on the coastal side of the road. Look for our windsurfing sail on the roof. Vince Radice (pic) Email: vradice@gmail.com
Surface Time. Ph 226-1888. Between Marina Terra Hotel & Tequilas. Diving, dive training, fishing, boat charter, boat maintenance, maps, air fills, kayak rental & excursions, dive training-introductory thru professional, dive gear- sales & rental, photoshop digital classes & services, captain services, private boat excursions, CPR & first aid courses. E-mail info@surfacetime.com Web: http://www.surfacetime.com |
