Snorkeling in La Ventana
You can snorkel from shore in La Ventana at the Punta Arena reef and the El Sargento north reef, best on a calm morning before the wind comes in. By boat, trips go to Isla Cerralvo and La Reina, known for its giant manta rays, and to Ensenada de Muertos.
Where to go
| How | Know this | |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Arena reef | From shore | Fish life and occasional turtles. Best at slack tide |
| El Sargento north reef | Walk in, where the road dead-ends | A rocky reef with good winter visibility |
| La Reina | By boat | Known for giant manta rays. Depends on conditions |
| Ensenada de Muertos | By boat | A bay with several sites |
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When to go
- Mornings: the bay is glass until the wind builds at 11am to 1pm.
- Summer has the warmest water, 28–30 °C in July.
Places from The Ventana View's directory and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Snorkel areas 4
- El Sargento north reef
Snorkel, shore · El Sargento
- Ensenada de Muertos
Snorkel + dive area
- La Reina (giant manta site)
Dive + snorkel site · Cerralvo Island area (boat trip)
- Punta Arena reef
Snorkel, shore · Outside town (16 km)