Playa Del Carmen

Mexico

Playa del Carmen Dive Guide

Overview

Playa del Carmen offers a mix of reef, wall, and deep drift dives while also serving as the gateway to cenote diving and seasonal bull shark encounters.

Top Dive Sites

  • Moc-Che Deep (60-100 ft) – A deep reef with stunning coral formations and plenty of marine life.

  • Mama Viña Wreck (60-90 ft) – A sunken shrimp boat covered in marine growth, attracting large schools of fish.

  • Barracuda Reef (50-80 ft) – A drift dive with frequent sightings of green moray eels and large barracuda.

  • Bull Shark Diving (Seasonal, Nov–Feb) (80 ft) – Dive with female bull sharks in the sandy bottom just off the coast.

  • Cenote Dos Ojos (Shallow to 40 ft) – An otherworldly experience in crystal-clear freshwater caverns.

Marine Life to Expect

  • Bull sharks (winter season)

  • Green moray eels

  • Spotted eagle rays

  • Caribbean reef sharks

  • Lionfish & seahorses (macro photography)

Best Time to Dive

  • Year-round diving

  • Best for Bull Sharks: November – February

  • Best for Cenotes: Year-round, best light conditions in summer.

Travel Tips

  • Getting There: Fly into Cancun (CUN) and drive 45 min south.

  • Getting Around: Taxis, rental cars, or collectivos (shared vans).

  • Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN), USD accepted but at poor exchange rates.

  • Topside Activities: Visit Tulum ruins, Xcaret eco-park, or take a ferry to Cozumel.

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