Liveaboard Diving Holidays In Mexico
Diving Holidays in Mexico may be off the Caribbean coast, around the Yucatan Peninsula, or off the Pacific coast around Baja California and the oceanic Revillagigedo Islands, accessible only by Mexican Liveaboard.
Extending south from California the peninsula of Baja California slices off a slither of the Pacific Ocean creating a semi enclosed sea. The Sea of Cortez, bordered to the west by Baja California and to the east by the Mexican mainland, is open at its southern end permitting nutrient rich Pacific waters to flow in.
As the Pacific waters meet the hundred or so irregularly scattered small islands and sea mounts, rising out of the deep waters, the resulting upwelling supports an abundance of marine mammals and fish life, including the large pelagics. Whale sharks, schooling hammerheads, giant Pacific mantas are regulars. Inshore, granite reefs form grottos, arches, caves and swim throughs. Spotted with soft corals they support various species of reef fish and are the resting place for the occasional wreck. One memory you are sure to take home is of the sealion colonies and having these extraordinary creatures play amongst you as you dive.
Mexico boasts some of Central America's finest beaches, some of the most luxurious resorts, a rich culture and spectacular historical sites. Off the eastern Caribbean coast the sun-drenched Yucatán Peninsula is dotted with ancient Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza.and Tulum, situated on a low cliff besides the Caribbean Sea.
Less well known is Mexico's Baja California encloses the Sea of Cortez (aka the Gulf of California). In the 40's John Steinbeck wrote of his time collecting marine specimens here and on first sight little has changed.
Off the eastern Caribbean coast the sun-drenched Yucatán Peninsula is dotted with ancient Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza. Off shore the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef stretches from Isla Contoy down to Belize and the Bay Islands of Honduras beyond. In land there is world-class cavern and cave diving in the cenotes.
Diving Baja california is possible from Los Cabos but best done from La Paz. Accessed by liveaboard, some 250 miles off Baja California’s southern tip, are the Islas de Revillagigedo, a group of uninhabited volcanic islands the largest being Socorro Island.
Mexico's climate is divided by the Tropic of Cancer. North of it, the climate is temperate and experiences cooler months during winter. In this part of the country, summers are hot and humid and winters are mild. In the south, temperatures are fairly consistent year round and vary based on elevation. Areas up with elevations up to 1,000 metres average between 24 °C and 28 °C. Many of Mexico's cities are located in the Valley of Mexico or adjacent valleys with altitudes above 2,000 metres. The climate at that altitude is more temperate averaging 16 °C to 18 °C throughout the year, with cool nights.
Most of Mexico experiences a rainy season during the summer. Regular rains are most likely from June to September. Mexico's northern regions have a dry climate, while the tropical lowlands in the south of Mexico have an average annual rainfall of 200 cm.
When planning your trip, we recommend that you find out about the weather in the state you will be visiting, in order to know what clothes to pack. Many people assume that the climate is always warm in Mexico; but the reality is that it may vary greatly from one destination to the next.
The weather in Mexico is as varied as its geography: there are tropical forests, arid desserts, fertile valleys and snow covered mountain peaks. The coasts are generally warm throughout the year, although it is very rainy during some months. In Mexico City, the weather is quite pleasant, neither too hot nor too cold. In the central highlands, the weather is cool, as well as in the mountainous areas. In some northern states, such as Monterrey and Chihuahua, it is very hot in summer and extremely cold in winter. Before traveling to Mexican beaches, make sure it is not hurricane season.
Mexico is one of the countries with the largest cultural tourism in the world. This country’s cultural, geographical and historical wealth can only be appreciated through its tourist destinations, its cuisine, its architecture, its traditions and everything that constitutes the being of a people.
Learn about the vast range of archaeological sites around the country. Marvel at Tulum, Chichen Itza, Palenque or Monte Alban, some of these sites have been named World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Enjoy the handicrafts produced in some of Mexico’s cities, where the creation processes have not changed for centuries, and are handed down from one generation to the next. Admire the black clay object made in Oaxaca, the musical instruments made in Paracho, Michoacan, the leather goods manufactured in Guanajuato and the colorful handicrafts made by indigenous people like the Huichol Indians.