CORRAL DEL RISCO WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Los Anegados: Into Cave‑strewn Banks Where Rays, Eels and Nurse Sharks Keep Watch
A certified scuba dive at Los Anegados off Corral del Risco that guides experienced divers through shallow banks, 30‑ft cave systems and encounters with large marine life.
Los Anegados: Into Cave‑strewn Banks Where Rays, Eels and Nurse Sharks Keep Watch.
Los Anegados is a rock bank between the Islas Marietas and El Morro near Corral del Risco. Certified divers descend from a bank of shallows into deeper water to explore caves and intricate rock formations that shelter eels, rays, jacks, giant manta rays, tuna and nurse sharks—an intense, wildlife‑rich site for those seeking technical, adventurous dives.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pelagics and cave dwellers up close
Los Anegados concentrates a wide range of life: eels and rays in the shallows, schools of jacks and tuna, giant manta rays farther out, and nurse sharks often found sleeping in the caves.
A labyrinth of caves and rock formations
The site begins around 30 ft below the surface and is defined by caves and intricate rock structures that create hiding places for large and small creatures.
A demanding site for certified divers
A bank of shallows gives way to deeper water and conditions described as challenging—this program is structured for experienced, certified divers and limited in size to small groups.
What the day feels like
What the dive feels like
The experience moves from a shallow rock bank into deeper, cave‑cut terrain at roughly 30 ft, with intricate swim‑throughs and ledges. Divers trace the contours of rock formations, pausing at cave mouths where nurse sharks may be seen resting and where pelagics sweep past in the open water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this dive suits—and who should sit it out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Scuba certification is required; participants must meet the minimum age of 10.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to join this dive?
Minimum age is 10 years.
Do I need to be certified to dive Los Anegados?
Yes — the program is titled 'Scuba Dive Certified,' indicating it is for certified scuba divers.
How many participants are allowed per program?
Maximum 6 pax per program.
What does the trip cost?
From MXN 21,000 for the program (price covers 2 pax); extra person MXN 5,000. A 20% owner discount is noted.
What marine life might I see on the dive?
Expect eels, rays, jacks, giant manta rays, tuna and nurse sharks—nurse sharks are known to sleep in caves at the site.
Where is Los Anegados located?
Los Anegados is a rock bank located between the Islas Marietas and El Morro, off Corral del Risco in Nayarit, Mexico; the operator listed is Punta Mita Ocean Sports.