Volcanic archipelago 600 km south of Baja California, home to more than 500 identified giant oceanic mantas. Famous for extremely interactive encounters at San Benedicto's El Boiler where mantas hover inches from divers. Liveaboard only, 24-hour crossing from Cabo San Lucas.

Best Months

Discover where and when to observe Oceanic Manta Ray (Mobula birostris) in the wild. 7 observation spots worldwide: Socorro / Revillagigedo (Mexico), Isla de la Plata (Ecuador), Raja Ampat (Indonesia), Ticao Island / Manta Bowl (Philippines), Darwin & Wolf Islands (Galapagos, Ecuador). Interactive migration map and travel tips.

February: 95%
March: 95%
April: 95%
May: 95%
August: 95%
September: 95%

7 Observation Spots Worldwide

Socorro / Revillagigedo (Mexico) - 95% (Feb, Mar, Apr)
Isla de la Plata (Ecuador) - 95% (Aug, Sep, Jul)
Raja Ampat (Indonesia) - 90% (Jan, Feb, Mar)
Ticao Island / Manta Bowl (Philippines) - 85% (Feb, Mar, Jan)
Darwin & Wolf Islands (Galapagos, Ecuador) - 85% (Feb, Mar, Jan)
Princess Alice Bank (Azores, Portugal) - 85% (Aug, Sep, Jul)
Cocos Island (Costa Rica) - 80% (Jan, Feb, Mar)