Dive-site story
El Bajito is a shallow submerged rocky shoal situated within the Espiritu Santo archipelago in the Sea of Cortez. The site features isolated boulders, rocky fissures, and surrounding sandy flats that harbor dense concentrations of macro life and reef dwellers. Because of its sheltered location and moderate depths, it frequently serves as a calm site during afternoon breezes or as a relaxed second dive following excursions to deeper offshore pinnacles.
Rocky crevices sheltering dense clusters of green morays and octopus
Sandy flats populated by colonies of garden eels
Frequent visits from curious juvenile California sea lions traversing between islands
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn bring the warmest water temperatures and clearest visibility to the Sea of Cortez.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Sea LionZalophus californianus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez Garden EelHeteroconger digueti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cortez AngelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail SnapperLutjanus argentiventris | Common |
Marine forecast
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