Is a national marine park on the east coast of México´s Bja California Peninsula spanning the distance between Pulmo Point and Los Frailes Cape, approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of Cabo San Lucas in the Gulf of California. Bahía Pulmo is home to the oldest of only three coral reefs on the west coast of North America. Estimated to be 20,000 years old, it is the northernmost coral reef in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The reef has a number of fingers of hard coral atop rock outcroppings that run parallel to the coast, occurring in progressively deeper water offshore. The area was designated a national park in 1995, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005
Before the establishment of the park the area was heavily overfished. Creating the national park and policing it has been beneficial to the marine ecosystem. During the first decade of the 21st century, the area has seen an increase in total biomass of more than 400%. The increase is attributed to the healthy condition of the reef itself.
An astounding paradise that holds the National Park title. If you’re after that “lost island sensation”, you’ll love it here. It’s a truly secluded, undisturbed, pristine place where nature rules in every sense. We advise for a snorkeling or scuba diving trip too, since there’s an underwater paradise right in front of you.
How to get there: Cabo Pulmo is about 40 miles north of San José del Cabo. Just drive up the coastline highway until you get there.Los Arbolitos beach is a small beach, 5 km away from Cabo Pulmo. There are palapas where you can rest and enjoy the peace and beauty of the landscape. This beach is a great place to swim or snorkel in the near reef where you can find hawksbill turtles.