Weather you are novice diver or certified snorkel or siteseer. Los Arcos has much to offer. Plankton reach water provides food for a great variety of sea life. Huge granite formations, carved for thousands of years by pacific currents, has formed caves and archways through this under water National Park. Deep of 20 to 60 feet lead you from the main Arch to Devils Canyon. The Canyon wall drops over 1800 feet and marks the beginning of the Continental Platform. Only 25 minutes from Marina Vallarta, Los Arcos is a great way to spend part of your day on the water.

Majahuitas is located on the south side of Banderas Bay, 35 minutes from Marina Vallarta because there is no road access, Majahuitas remains quiet and peaceful. Here the water is calm and clear, great for snorkel and diving. King Angel fish thrive here as well as garden eels and blank coral.

The beach at Majahuitas is a great place to relax between dives, have some lunch or just kick back and enjoy the sun.

Marietas Island

The islands are located 22 miles from Marina Vallarta on the north side of the Bay. Pacific currents bring food to many species of small fish that live here. Diver can explore the many caves and lava tubes here.
The islands are a protect bird sanctuary and home to thousands of sea birds including the Blue Footed Boobie. The 50 minutes ride to the Marietas Islands give you a chance to observe the bays larger marine in habitants, dolphins, giant Pacific mantia rays, turtles and humpback whales during the months of December to March.

Chimo is a small fishing village near the south point of Banderas Bay.
The waters around Chimo are teeming with life, damsels, moorish idols, turtles and soft corals of every color. Even the sea bottom is unique.
Torrecilas is a plateau spanning nearly a quarter of a mile diameter with pinnacles stretching upwards from its base. In the winter months Chimo is home to a large number of mantia rays. Divers get a first hand look at these gentle giants, definitely a photo opportunity!

Corbateña is located 40 miles from Marina Vallarta, well outside the bay. Because of the location, Corbateña is home to the largest variety of marine life. Whales, dolphins, turtles, sail fish, marlin, tuna, whale-shark and even hammer head sharks have been seen here. Morray eels and soft corals cover Corbateñas rocky terrain. This dive is reserved for experienced certified divers only.