The Sealions of Espiritu Santo

A graceful sea lion glides effortlessly through the waters of Espiritu Santo, showcasing the serene beauty of the local marine life.

Explore Espiritu Santo Island in the Sea of Cortez

Just over an hour by boat from La Paz, the Espiritu Santo Archipelago is a stunning natural paradise in the Sea of Cortez. Surrounded by crystal-clear blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, this protected area is home to a year-round colony of sea lions.

Visitors can choose to snorkel or scuba dive in these vibrant waters. Snorkeling must be done with a special flotation vest for safety. For those who scuba dive, the underwater experience includes exploring colorful reefs and encountering a variety of marine life beyond the sea lions.

Sea lions are often seen swimming near the surface, but occasionally, they may dive to interact with divers. To enjoy the closest encounters, it's best to stay in shallower waters where the sea lions tend to linger.

Please note: From June through August, aquatic activities with sea lions are restricted due to their mating season, ensuring the safety and well-being of these incredible animals.

Espiritu Santo Island with diving boat

Espiritu Santo Archipelago

Espiritu Santo islands with view of the arch passage in the middle

Espiritu Santo Archipelago

Dive boat with Espiritu Santo archipelago in the back

Sealions laying on Espiritu Santo island

Sealions laying in the water and living their sealions life

Split view of Espiritu Santo rock with sealions laying on it

Sealion in the water with diver, at Espiritu Santo

Sealion in the water with diver, at Espiritu Santo

Sealion in the water with diver, at Espiritu Santo

Sealion in the water with diver, at Espiritu Santo

Sealion in the water with diver, at Espiritu Santo

Espiritu Santo rocks with sealions laying on them

An underwater view of Espiritu Santo. Diver and fishes.

An underwater view of Espiritu Santo's reef

Diver in a cave in Espiritu Santo

Diver in a cave with sealion in Espiritu Santo

Diver entering a cave with sealion in Espiritu Santo

Espiritu Santo island with sealions resting

Diver back jumping in the water of Espiritu Santo

Diver back jumping in the water of Espiritu Santo

Diver back jumping in the water of Espiritu Santo

Sealion catching a diver's fin in Espiritu Santo

Sealion catching a diver's fin in Espiritu Santo

Sealion portrait underwater Espiritu Santo

Sealion portrait underwater Espiritu Santo

Cross swimming sealions underwater Espiritu Santo

Sealions hanging out underwater Espiritu Santo

Sealion posing underwater Espiritu Santo

Swimming sealion underwater Espiritu Santo

Mother sealion feeding her cub underwater Espiritu Santo

Mother sealion feeding her cub underwater Espiritu Santo

Sealions hanging out underwater Espiritu Santo

Split view of sealions hanging out underwater Espiritu Santo

Sealions having fun underwater Espiritu Santo - Split view

Two sealions playing underwater Espiritu Santo

Sealions resting underwater Espiritu Santo - Split view

Diving sealion in Espiritu Santo

Sealion posing underwater in Espiritu Santo

Diving sealion underwater Espiritu Santo

Espiritu Santo rich reefs

DIver watching a joyful sealion playing underwater

Humphead parrot fish in Espiritu Santo's reef

Bullseye Electric Ray - Diplobatis ommata laying down Espiritu Santo reefs