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Santa Inez

Santa Inez

Baja California Sur, Mexico

Depth
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18m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Santa Inez

Baja California Sur, Mexico

Santa Inez
Depth
Depth Icon

18m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Santa Inez

Santa Inez is a small rocky island located 30 min from the Bahia Santa Inez. Here divers can swim with sea lions and watch them hunt the large schools of anchovies. Theres lots to explore and discover. This also makes a good night dive.

Santa Inez Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Night

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 50%

O2

13% at 16m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Anchovies
  • Angel Fish
  • Dolphins
  • Parrot Fish
  • Sea Lions
  • Various
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Location

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Dive Site Hazards

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

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