La Esperanza
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About this site
La Esperanza is a deeper coral reef dive at Cabo Pulmo, at a depth of 23 to 26 metres (75-85 ft). It is known for its deep coral formations and clear visibility, and it suits experienced divers.
Groupers, snappers, turtles, stingrays and several kinds of eels, including green, zebra, fine-spotted and jewel eels, are common here. Mobula rays and guitar fish are seasonal visitors, and the mobula rays are often seen in spring and summer. Tiger sharks and bull sharks are possible encounters. A torch helps bring out the colours of the reef and the hidden eels.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
SnapperSnapperReported here · unconfirmed
StingrayStingrayReported here · unconfirmed
Mobula (devil ray)Mobula (devil ray)Reported here · unconfirmed
GrouperGrouperReported here · unconfirmed
Tiger sharkTiger sharkReported here · unconfirmed
Bull sharkBull sharkReported here · unconfirmed
Sea turtleSea turtleReported here · unconfirmed
Razor SurgeonfishPrionurus laticlaviusReported here · unconfirmed
Guineafowl PufferArothron meleagrisReported here · unconfirmed
Cortez Rainbow WrasseThalassoma lucasanumReported here · unconfirmed
Graybar GruntHaemulon sexfasciatumReported here · unconfirmed
Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatusReported here · unconfirmed
Blue-barred ParrotfishScarus ghobbanReported here · unconfirmed
Yellow SnapperLutjanus argentiventrisReported here · unconfirmed
Redlip ParrotfishScarus rubroviolaceusReported here · unconfirmed
Bull SharkCarcharhinus leucasConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
Tiger SharkGaleocerdo cuvierConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
Nurse sharkNurse sharkReported here · unconfirmed
TunaTunaReported here · unconfirmed
TrevallyTrevallyReported here · unconfirmed
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