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Country: Mexico Area: Mexico
Water Temp: 26 - 30°C (79 - 86°F)
Visibility: 10 - 30m (33 - 98 ft)
Depth Range: 5 - 40m (16 - 131 ft)
Book A Diving Trip OnlineThe Riviera Maya is an all-inclusive destination in every sense of the word. Gorgeous beaches and crystal clear water, abundant nature, tropical climate, Mexican and Mayan culture, nightlife and cuisine, accommodations for all budgets, friendly people and activities to suit even the most discerning traveller.
Book A Dive Center OnlineFrom the tip of Cancun to the bottom of the biosphere Sian Kaan, this part of Mexico will not disappoint!
Puerto Morelos, half-way between Playa del Carmen and Cancun, owes it's charm to the simple, small town way of living. Not overcrowded with tourists, excellent beaches and natural surroundings.
Blue fish, Credit
The warm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea are great for scuba diving to experience underwater life on the Great Meso-American Reef. The coral formations extending along a large portion of the coast are an unforgettable sight which allows you to explore the largest coral reef in the Northern Hemisphere. The numerous subterranean rivers and "Cenotes", formed by water filtering through the limestone, provide another option for those who love diving.
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The Puerto Morelos Marine Park, in particular, established in 1998, preserves this rich biodiversity and makes this area one of the best preserved of the Great Meso-American Reef. For wreck lovers, there is the C-56 Juan Escutia wreck which lies at 29m, a navy boat with healthy coral growth and which, at times, attracts pelagics.
Puerto Morelos Marine Park, established in 1998 preserves the rich biodiversity of the Meso-American Reef - making this area one of the best preserved in the whole reef system!
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year round. There are two distinct seasons: wet and dry. The average temperature is 26C. The average water temperature is 27C .
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The area doesn't offer shore diving as all of the reefs are further than 500m from shore. However, in Puerto Morelos it is possible to do a simple shore dive (max 5m) in a 'boat prohibited area'. Hard coral and resident reef fish as well as barracudas can be seen. There is also a small 'Cenote' at 3m.
Oh so Yellow! Fishes off Puerto Morelos, Credit
Boat Diving
Puerto Morelos Marine Park has a large selection of sites ranging from Beginner (5m) to Advanced (40m) offering the opportunity to see a wide variety of flora and fauna typical of the Meso-American Barrier Reef System. This is a habitat for over 2500 marine species (500 of which are tropical fish) as well as the C-56 Juan Escutia Wreck. Currents range from mild to strong.
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Several other opportunities to dive in the Riviera Maya including the Cenotes, the island of Cozumel Marine Park, Playa del Carmen and MUSA-the Underwater Museum in Cancun/Isla Mujeres.
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Cancun International Airport is the main airport of entry. Cozumel International Airport also has incoming flights from US/Canada but to reach the mainland there is a Ferry service to Playa del Carmen. There is no ferry connection between Cozumel and Cancun.
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Practical bus services make transport via land very easy and affordable. ADO and Mayab being the main bus lines in the area.
Taxis and Colectivos (public transport) are easily accessible and affordable as well.
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Playa del Carmen and Cancun offer a large variety of restaurants and nightclubs suited to all budgets.
Puerto Morelos is more laid back with small restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
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There are activities to suit all tastes!
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There are hyperbaric chambers in both Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Always carry dive insurance!
It is always better to pay for local transportation in Pesos as they either will not accept dollars or will give an unfavourable exchange rate. Always use the official taxis from the syndicates in the area or authorized tour operators/transport services. Be wary of anyone 'offering' you a good price for transport to your hotel. Anyone from the general public driving tourists to and/from hotels is not allowed.
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