Mexico

El Bajo Sea Mounts (★4.0)

Probably the most famous dive site in La Paz, Mexico, the Baja Seamounts are a series of seamounts ravaged by heavy current as they are exposed to the open ocean of the Sea of Cortez, therefore, this is considered an advanced to expert dive site and only accessible by boat.

Aqualung

San Benedicto Canyon (★4.5)

’El Canyon’ is located on the south end of San Benedicto Island within the famed Revillagigedo Islands. An amazing site that attracts large pelagics due to its depth and exposure to the open ocean. This is an advanced to expert level dive and can only be reached via liveaboard.

Dive with Purpose Cozumel, 77675 Cozumel

Blackbeard (★4.5)

Dzul Ha is a popular, shallow reef South of El Presidente Intecontinental hotel. The reef begins near the Landmark / Money bar area and is a popuar snorkeling spot. Artificial reefs and natural coral house plenty of fish and crustaceans. Good for night snorkeling too.

Mares

Cedral Wall (★4.5)

The dive starts at around 13 meters (45 feet) and can reach depths up to 27 meters (90 feet). Divers can explore both the reef and the wall, with the latter featuring steep drops and rich coral gardens.

Swiss Divers Association, 39390 Acapulco

Palmitas (★4.4)

A great dive site for newer divers due to the shallow depth and little to no current. Very interesting rock formations to see and lots of fun swim-throughs to explore.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Cozumel (★4.5)

Cozumel is one of the most popular dive destinations in the world and caters to divers with many diver-specific hotels year-round. Sitting just off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel boasts crystal clear, warm waters every day of the year and is home to a wide array of marine life.

Aqualung

Tormentos (★4.5)

Tormentos is a very popular second dive among Cozumel dive charters due to its shallow depth (averaging around 65 feet) and little to no current. The reef is very healthy and full of life; a photographer’s dream.

Marina B. (#2598197)

Cenote Dos Ojos (★4.8)

Dos Ojos is one of, if not THE, most popular cenote in Mexico. Diving cenotes, in general, are for advanced and technical divers. This cenote has two different routes, hence the name Dos Ojos, or two eyes.

Dive with Purpose Cozumel, 77675 Cozumel

San Francisco Wall (★4.4)

One of the most popular dives in Cozumel. You will find a steep dropoff, with potentially strong currents and frequent eagle ray sightings. The water is beautiful with 30m or better visibility. There are big barrel sponges all along the wall. This is a more advanced dive site.

Aqualung

Palancar Caves (★4.7)

Palancar Caves is usually done as a multi-level drift dive, starting out fairly deep, usually hitting the recreational limit, to explore the deeper reef which is full of underwater tunnels and caves to swim through. Then you’ll make your way up the reef to the more shallow area to end your dive.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Paradise Reef - Cozumel (★4.5)

One of the most popular dive sites in Cozumel, Paradise Reef is actually three separate patch reefs running parallel to shore and is accessible by both shore and boat. This is one of the few good shore-accessible dive sites on the island. Max depth is 45 feet so this is a good site for beginners and snorkelers.

Get Wet, 77760 Tulum

Akumal Reef (★4.5)

Protected Reef: Part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System—the second-largest reef in the world!Turtle Town: Akumal literally means “Place of the Turtles” in Mayan, and yep, you’re almost guaranteed to see green sea turtles cruising by.Shallow & Clear: Great visibility (up to 30m/100ft)

Dive with Purpose Cozumel, 77675 Cozumel

Cardona (★4.6)

A shallow, colorful reef 200 meters from the shore just South of Punta Tunich, this colar site is a short easy dive, usually visited as the second or third dive of the dive. Also a great snorkeling site.

Aqualung

Cedar Pass (★4.5)

Paseo del Cedral is a favorite Cozumel site among photographers due to the landscape that is covered in tight little coves and crevices for schools of fish to hide. This is a shallow dive with a max depth of 60 feet and great for beginning divers.

Swiss Divers Association, 39390 Acapulco

El Corsario (★4.4)

“El Corsario”, a sunken shipwreck from 1940, is an ideal spot for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. The wreckage, where an artificial reef has now formed, lies scattered at depths of approximately 6m/18ft to 17m/51fts.

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