Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Sep–Nov · Moderate current · 19–31°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Current
- Moderate
- Water temperature
- 19–31°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Visibility
- 5–30m: Plankton and seasonal water changes create large variation.
- Experience
- Local wrecks and sheltered reefs suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Individual encounters are never assured.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
C-59 Wreck
C-59 Wreck: Artificial reef wreck.
18–30m · Moderate current
Fang Ming Wreck
Fang Ming Wreck: Artificial reef wreck.
10–22m · Mild current
Los Islotes
Los Islotes: Sea-lion colony.
2–25m · Moderate current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to LAP. Typical trip $–$$.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: a 2h boat crossing.
Airport options
LAP
La Paz International Airport
About 20–40 minutes by road to city marinas
Typical trip cost
$–$$
under $2,000 to $2,000–4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Two-tank days commonly cost roughly USD 150–220 before park fees, equipment and tips; Los Islotes uses more fuel than local wrecks.