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Chimo Scuba Expedition Overview

On this aquatic adventure in Banderas Bay, the scuba diving experts of Chico’s will transport you to a quaint little fishing hamlet on the southern shore of the bay, located about miles past Yelapa. With a modest population, El Chimo is only reachable via the water. This tiny village has maintained the allure of a sleepy rural fishing town. But the main draw of this area is the remarkable undersea marvels that can be witnessed offshore. 

Diving enthusiasts are drawn to El Chimo primarily because of its unique undersea rock formations. The remarkable church spires are lava tubes created by ancient eruptions. Variegated corals cover these splendid towers. You will be astounded by the unspoiled beauty of this one-of-a-kind dive site that is teeming with a colorful assortment of marine creatures. The lava tubes are not the only remarkable natural formations in the area; Las Torrecillas are submerged plateaus with ascending pinnacles. There are also plentiful caves and arches in the area, providing ample shelter for resident marine life, including a kaleidoscope of tropical fish. Other species that you may spot in the area include marine turtles, tuna, and giant manta rays. Advanced divers will be thrilled with the unique underwater challenges at this world-famous dive spot. You don’t want to miss this rare and exhilarating scuba trip that merges the enchantment of a remote fishing hamlet with the excitement of the undersea habitat in Southern Banderas Bay. 

Chico’s Scuba Diving Excursions has established an unsurpassed reputation for aquatic adventures from the resort paradise of Puerto Vallarta for nearly half a century. We completely committed to delivering the very best scuba trip from the docks of Marina Vallarta; our PADI-sanctioned dive masters provide state-of-the-art and painstakingly-maintained gear for all participants.