EASTERN PACIFIC
San Rafaelito
- Mexico
- All levels
- October - May
Plan your dive
- Experience level
- All levels
- Depth guide
- Reef 8-18 m
- When to go
- October - May
- Site type
- Island Reef
Featured wildlife
- California sea lion
- Green turtle
- Whitetip reef shark
- Giant Pacific octopus
About this dive site
Espíritu Santo day-boat reef with sea lions nearby.
San Rafaelito is a rocky islet in Espíritu Santo National Park with shallow reef, cleaning stations and occasional sea lion visits on the same park permits as Los Islotes trips. It suits mixed groups when sea-lion colonies are crowded or weather limits the outer rocks.
San Rafaelito shares Espíritu Santo park rules with Los Islotes routes; sea lions may appear but colonies are never guaranteed here.