Nestled along the sun-kissed Caribbean coast of Mexico, an hour south of Cancun, Playa del Carmen is a tropical haven renowned for its pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage. Beyond its sandy shores, this coastal gem has earned a reputation as a scuba diving paradise. The dive sites in...
Tulum, Mexico is known for its extensive network of cenotes, which are natural sinkholes that provide unique and beautiful scuba diving experiences. Many scuba divers find cenote diving to be a whole new experience, as it’s incredibly different from diving in the ocean or a lake. As well as incredible visibility in...
Cenote Dos Ojos is an underwater cave system located close to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Its name means "two eyes" in Spanish, and if you see the plan of the cenote from a bird-eye perspective, you’ll see the unique shape which gives it this name. The fresh water in Cenote Dos...
The Yucatan Peninsula is famous for its cenotes, which are natural sinkholes filled with crystal clear, fresh water. Cenotes offer a unique diving experience that is different from the usual reef and ocean dives. Cenote Jardin del Eden (Cenote Garden of Eden) is named after the biblical garden due to its...
Playa del Carmen, part of the Riviera Maya, located in the Caribbean Sea on the east coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, is a great destination for beginner scuba divers because it offers a variety of diving experiences that are suitable for those new to the sport. There are many reasons that...
Cenote Chac Mool is one of the closest cenotes to Playa del Carmen. It's roughly half an hour's drive away, located off the highway just after the town of Puerto Aventuras. Chac Mool is named after the Mesoamerican sculptures of the region, which depict slain warriors carrying offerings to the...
For many people, the thought of getting into shark-infested waters is a big no! But for scuba divers, it’s a yes, yes, YES! Despite many fears, it’s actually pretty rare to see sharks when scuba diving in many places, which is why bull shark diving, Mexico (from the shores of Playa...
If you’re a certified scuba diver, the cenotes of the Yucatán peninsula need to be on your scuba diving bucket list. These freshwater natural pools, which are dotted throughout the jungle areas of Quintana Roo and the Yucatán are magical places for scuba diving and make a great change from...
