Scuba diving in La Paz

La Paz is a year round destination. The climate at La Paz is dry, warm and sunny year round, with really warm summers and mild winters with very little rainfall. Scuba diving in La Paz is available at any time of the year, with the best conditions  from July to October, when average ambient temperature is around 34C/93F. November to February is considered the cold season, with an average ambient temperature of 27C/80F. In winter, the water temperature drops to 20C/68F and February-March is a good time to watch whales. In summer, the average water temperature is about 28C/82F.

La Paz, means "The Peace" in Spanish, and it is really a tranquil town located next to the Sea of Cortez on the east coast of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico. La Paz is also the capital and cultural center of the state of Baja California Sur. It is a popular destination among tourists that can offer a variety of different activities and opportunities. You can find here a lot of hotels, restaurants with a traditional cuisine, shops and sidewalk cafes as well as interesting historical sights, museums, galleries and festivals. La Paz has become the Baja's eco-tourism center with a wide variety of tours to offer. Among different sport activities scuba diving in La Paz is one of the most popular. Gateway to the magnificent Sea of Cortez, with exciting dive sites, La Paz is a  perfect destination to discover some of the best marine species in the area. Diving here is available all year round and for divers of all levels of experience. You can find a variety of dive centers, diving schools and shops in La Paz, where it is possible to buy a diving tour, rent equipment that you need and get a certification. It is also possible to book a tour in advance by using Divebooker.com a new online booking system. La Paz can offer divers to explore caves, wrecks, sea mounts coral reefs and amazing wildlife dives. The marine life in the waters of this area is very diverse and includes different sharks(whale sharks as well), mantas, turtles, tuna, wahoo, jacks, baitballs, moray eels, lots of sea lions, mobula rays  and lots of different fish species. La Paz is among the world's great dive destinations with more than 25 dive sites surround the islands outside La Paz's bay.  Among the most popular dive sites off La Paz are: El Bajo where it is possible to see many pelagic fish, mantas and sharks; La Reina, Las Animas/San Francisquito, Los Islotes, El Bajito, and more.