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Coastal Corridor Dive Adventure Overview

If you would like to enjoy a two-tank scuba excursion, you should visit the incredible dive sites along the Golden Corridor. This gorgeous stretch of protected coves provides some excellent spots including Santa Maria Cove, Chileno Bay, and the Blow Hole.

Located about thirty minutes by boat from Marina Cabo, both Santa Maria Cove and Bahia Chileno are relatively small bays situated along the Golden Corridor, the coastal area that links Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo. Both of these locations are federally-protected marine sanctuaries. These coves, protected geographically from the winds and waves of the Sea of Cortez have superb visibility. In addition to the amazing assortment of sponges, sea urchins, and multi-colored corals, these bays are also a home to a dazzling amount of tropical fish. You may also see reef sharks, octopi, and sea turtles.

Bahia Chileno's finger reef stretches from the shore for a half mile, descending to a depth of 70 feet. This coral-encrusted reef provides a home for a throng of exotic fish, Sea Turtles and Morays. A kaleidoscope of invertebrates like Starfish, Sea Fans, Sea Urchins and Sponges cover this reef.

Santa Maria Cove is considered the area's most splendid beach. Your will be able to descend to depths of 60 feet where you can discover an astounding spectrum of aquatic life. 
 
The Blow Hole is an excellent location for experienced divers to explore at depths from 60 to 100 feet. The unusual undersea geography of this site includes caves, boulders, crevices, and swim-throughs. A profusion of marine animals live in the numerous cracks and caverns of this remarkable dive location.