It is full of rich marine life, serene calm waters and great visibility for snorkeling. It is also one of the few swimmable beaches in Los Cabos. (weather conditions permitting!)
For the best snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas, head over to Chileno Bay. In this post, I will share all you need to know about snorkeling at this beautiful beach plus some video guides so you can know what to expect when you get there.
The Best Snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas is found at Chileno Bay
How To Get To Chileno Bay
Tours will take you to Chileno Bay by boat from Cabo San Lucas. The tours will leave from the Cabo San Lucas Marina and take you past Lands End while you view the famous rock formations and then head toward Chileno Bay. Some even offer drinks and lunch. You may get 30min – 1 hour for snorkeling at Chileno once you arrive.
I have a contact in Cabo San Lucas that booked some great tours for me while in Cabo San Lucas and at great prices. You can find Oscar on Instagram @travelcabo, or message me for his facebook or email address. He is awesome!
While tours are a great way to get a sneak peak at Chileno and it’s underwater marine life, I prefer to come on my own so that I can have more time to spend at the beach and explore.
Taxi, Car or Bus
I prefer coming to Chileno Bay on my own because I like to take my time snorkeling from the shore, walk along the rocks to check out the tide pools and getting time to relax at the beach in the sun.
- Taxi – A taxi may cost $20 or so depending on the Dollar to Peso currency conversion at the time you visit.
- Car – If you are renting a car, the drive is 15 min away from Cabo San Lucas and there is a public parking lot at Chileno Beach. The beach access is easy from the parking lot.
- Bus – It is possible to take a public bus from Cabo San Lucas. The buses may not be what you are used to depending on where you are from, but this is the cheapest option if on a budget.
Chileno was one of the highlights of my trip to Cabo San Lucas. Snorkeling there was awesome and it’s the best snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas – better what you will find at Santa Maria or Pelican Rock.
In the video guide below, I’ll show you were to get the best snorkeling at Chileno, plus show you what you can expect to see underwater!
Comment below with any questions about what to do on your next trip to Cabo!
Watch the video snorkeling at Chileno Bay here:
You may also find the below posts about snorkeling and things to do in Cabo San Lucas helpful:
- Tips for snorkeling at Pelican Rock.
- Swim with Whale Sharks – Day Trip From Cabo
- 7 Fun Things To Do In Cabo San Lucas
- Chileno Bay vs Santa Maria – Which beach has the best snorkeling?
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Hi, can u get return taxis from Chileno Bay or do u have to ask Taxi to wait (do they? & if so how much do they charge?) I would love to try Chileno bay during our cruise stop but worried about return transport. Bus will likely not work for us.