Everything you need to know about the most popular and stunning dive sites and locations around the globe.
Located in Cozumel, Mexico, the C-53 Felipe Xicoténcatl Shipwreck is a great dive for advanced divers. This wreck is located around 85 feet (26 meters) near Chankanaab Park. About the C-53 shipwreck in Cozumel The USS Scuffle, a 184-foot long ex-US Navy minesweeper launched in August 1943 during WWII, was eventually sold to the Mexican…
Most of the dives in Cozumel take place within its National Marine Park, which stretches from south of San Miguel de Cozumel (the main town) on the western side of the island to Punta Sur – its southernmost tip. As you set sail for the marine park, your first stop is Paradise Reef – a…
Palancar Reef is a popular spot for scuba divers, and there’s no shortage of exciting things to explore. This top-rated dive site features towering coral walls, swim-throughs, and dramatic drop-offs of up to 110 feet (34 meters). The reef is home to many fish species, including barracuda, grouper, angelfish, grunts, snappers, and more. Visibility can…
Santa Rosa Wall is one of the most popular dive sites in Cozumel, Mexico. It’s a deep wall that plunges down to depths of up to 260 ft/80 m exceeding recreational scuba diving limits. Santa Rosa Wall offers plenty of interesting formations, swim-throughs, and other features for divers to explore. The wall is covered with…
Colombia Reef in Cozumel is an oceanic paradise, that is renowned for its vibrant aquatic life. Its flourishing wildlife includes turtles, barracudas, and rays; while its geographical features provide a safe haven to a multitude of marine creatures. Immersed in an underwater universe of corals and fishes of all colors make this spot is one…
Cenote Angelita is a hidden gem of the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula. Beneath the cenote lies an underground river flowing with extraordinary beauty. This unique phenomenon is created by hydrogen sulfide that divides freshwater and saltwater. The density is heavier than salt water, which makes it fall to the bottom and form a distinct layer that…
Scuba diving in Cancun is more than the MUSA underwater museum or Manchones reef. In total, there are 6 shipwreck dive sites in Cancun and Isla Mujeres. While the names and history of the ships are very similar, and frankly, can be confusing, we want to share some light at sunken vessels. When conducting online…
The Manchones Reef in Cancun is a great place for scuba diving. The reef itself is located just off the coast of Isla Mujeres, about 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) away from Cancun. The area around the reef is teeming with vibrant marine life, making it an ideal destination for underwater exploration and discovery. The reef…
Cancun’s and Isla Mujeres’ underwater museum the MUSA, or Museum Subacuático de Arte, is a must-see for any avid scuba diver and marine life enthusiast. It’s one of the best dive sites in Cancun. Located within the National Marine Park of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún, and Punta Nizuc, MUSA is the largest underwater museum in…
The Dos Ojos cenote in Tulum, Mexico, is a scuba diver’s paradise. With crystal clear waters and breathtakingly beautiful limestone formations, the Dos Ojos cenote is one of the most spectacular dive sites in the world. Here you will find some of the best opportunities for diving, snorkeling, and cave exploring that Mexico has to…
