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The 10 Best Reefs in Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatan Peninsula
Hidden gems of Yucatan, such as Tulum, Akumal, Chetumal, Chichen Itza and Merida, offer an authentic taste of Mexico. Akumal and more Caribbean-style Chetumal, near the Belize border, deliver delectable white-sand beaches and great snorkelling. Merida, Chichen Itza and Tulum, with their ancient ruins, offer a passage into the Yucatanâs native history. Nature lovers can jungle trek and swim in subterranean sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Bike around the ruins and hop between towns in colectivo vans.
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1. Palancar Reef
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,062 reviews
This beautiful reef sits in about 80 feet of water and is a popular diving spot.
Reviewed By Larry-Crystal - Florence, United States
Palancar Caves, Palancar Gardens, Palancar Big Caves, Palancar Bricks.....all great dive sites. A good Dive operation will take the time and expense to drive their boats down to the southern dive sites where visiting scuba divers will see the best variety of sea life, coral mounts, swim throughs, and pelagics. We had a great experience with ScubaLife.
2. Santa Rosa Wall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,301 reviews
Underwater wall with spectacular coral reefs.
Reviewed By chadmicsmith - Portland, United States
One of my favorite spots in Cozumel, Santa Rosa Wall kind of has it all with healthy reef that goes down as deep as you're willing to venture (we typically hang around 70-80 ft.) and some really cool swim throughs! The dive ends on the sand where we've been lucky enough to catch rays and larger fish like grouper hanging out waiting to put a finale on what is always an enjoyable dive. A must when diving Cozumel!
3. Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Huge underwater nature reserve, featuring many different species of coral and fish: a diver's delight.
Reviewed By jorgeignaciom790
Many dive sites with an incredible visibility to explore. Healthy corals, lots of sponges and many sea creatures. You could spend months diving here and not get tired of this place!
4. Akumal Ecological Guides
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5.0 based on 139 reviews
We are a team of local guides in Akumal, and we can find sea turtles and enjoy them for an hour, on the way we can see turtles in their natural habitat, also colorful fish, coral reefs all in a sustainable way.
5. Zona de Snorkel Mahahual
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ven a descubrir el segundo arrecife mas grande del mundo
6. Columbia Reef
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5.0 based on 1,174 reviews
Giant sea turtles and groupers await those with the courage (and the experience) to brave the fierce currents at this diving site.
Reviewed By knucklebusted - Bowling Green, United States
This was the first dive of the morning we did with Dive with Martin and we saw many things, including an octopus, spiny lobster, stingrays and a turtle. We did a really nice, large swim-through that was pretty impressive. This is one of the really great reefs available to dive off the coast of Cozumel.
7. Paseo El Cedral Reef
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By tobyt629 - Massena, United States
We dived Cedars Pass a couple of times during the week as part of the 2nd boat dive. Large green moray, nurse shark, porcupine fish and lots of the usual suspects
8. Parque Nacional de Arrecifes
9. Chinchorro Reef
10. Maracaibo Reef
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Possibly THE most challenging dive site found on this coast of Mexico, with dangerous waters full of strong currents and large, hungry (and toothy) fish.
