Things to do in Quintana Roo, Quintana Roo: The Best Reefs

February 25, 2022 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsula including Palancar Reef, Santa Rosa Wall, Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel, Akumal Ecological Guides, Zona de Snorkel Mahahual, Columbia Reef, Paseo El Cedral Reef, Parque Nacional de Arrecifes, Yucab Reef, Maracaibo Reef.
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1. Palancar Reef

Parque Marino de Cozumel One mile off the southeastern coast, Cozumel 77600 Mexico
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
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5.0 based on 4,062 reviews

Palancar Reef

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

Cozumel Mexico
Excellent
86%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
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5.0 based on 1,301 reviews

Santa Rosa Wall

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

Costera Sur Highway, Cozumel 77600 Mexico
Excellent
81%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
5%
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Parque Nacional  Arrecifes de Cozumel

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

Excellent
88%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
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5.0 based on 139 reviews

Akumal Ecological Guides

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

av Malecon sin numero Calle Atun, Mahahual 77916 Mexico +52 984 203 9952 [email protected] http://www.zonadesnorkelmahahual.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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6. Columbia Reef

Cozumel Mexico
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
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5.0 based on 1,174 reviews

Columbia Reef

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

Parque Marino de Cozumel Northeast of Palancar Reef, Cozumel 77600 Mexico
Excellent
87%
Good
10%
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3%
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5.0 based on 79 reviews

Paseo El Cedral Reef

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

Xcalak Mexico http://mundomaya.travel/es/naturaleza/espacios-naturales/item/parque-nacional-arrecifes-de-xcalak.html
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Parque Nacional de Arrecifes

9. Yucab Reef

Cozumel Mexico http://www.diveparadise.com
Excellent
75%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Yucab Reef

Located close to shore, this reef is a great site for beginners, full of colorful marine life.

Reviewed By davidsV1889UF - Texas, United States

I enjoyed this dive because it started in turtle grass and moved to medium size coral heads and white sand. Saw lots of sea life. The current is stronger here.

10. Maracaibo Reef

Just off the extreme southern end of Cozumel, Cozumel Mexico 011-52-987-2-09-72
Excellent
63%
Good
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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.

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