snorkeling in cabo

[KathyJed Member Find all posts View Profile Close KathyJed]

We leave next Friday for Cabo, and I'm wondering if it's worth takin snorkeling gear. I will take my mask cuz it has my perscription, but is it necessary to haul our fins and hubby's mask. I'm trying to break our trend, and for once travel light.

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We leave next Friday for Cabo, and I'm wondering if it's worth takin snorkeling gear. I will take my mask cuz it has my perscription, but is it necessary to haul our fins and hubby's mask. I'm trying to break our trend, and for once travel light.

I'm not sure about Cabo but generally the snorkeling on the West Coast of Mexico is not as good as on the Caribean side.

[timesharejunkie4 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close timesharejunkie4]

snorkeling in Cabo

You can either drive or take the bus to Playa Santa Maria or Bahia Chileno if you want to spend some time on a great beach with what is probably the best snorkeling in Cabo. Granted it doesn't compare with the Caribbean but you will see plenty of fish. If you do it on your own I would take my own gear. There are plenty of boat trips to these locales too.
We prefer Chileno over Santa Maria because there are bathrooms (just bring TP) and some shaded areas. We spent several days there last year and loved it. The water gets a little crowded in the snorkel area from late morning to early afternoon when the boats arrive but the rest of the day is delightful.

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I am assuming you mean Chilleno Beach on the corridor. We are staying at the Hacienda del Mar, so I think that's pretty close. I was looking for a beach to play in the water instead of just sunning, and I think that fits the bill. Thanks for the info

Kathy