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Abyss Dive Shop
The multi-lingual instructors consisting of Mitch, Diego and Selma specialize in both SSI and PADI certifications as well as guiding you around the great reefs. This is also THE place to try cenotes diving (cavern or cave diving). If you want to do a resort course, learn how to cavern or cave dive or are interested in technical diving, the Abyss offers it all.
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Dive the famous Caves and Caverns of Yucatan
Beneath the peninsula of Yucatan lies a world of fresh-water filled cave systems. The entrance to these caverns are known as cenote, which is a corruption of the Mayan word of 'well'. Today, the Yucatan Peninsula has evolved into a major diving destination for cave and cavern divers from around the world. The most famous of all is Nohoch Nah Chich, which was discovered by Mike Madden in 1987.
Cozumel diving
Cenote Car Wash
This remains the most populare cenote, due to its accessibility and very clear water; it is suitable for divers of all levels of skill and experience as long as the cavern divers stay within eyesight of the entrance.
Cenote Sac Actun
With a maximum depth of only 14m (45ft) and a constant temperature of 24 C (75F), this site never dissapoints. This cenote features thousands
of columns, from straws to chandeliers. People have cried after their fist dive in this system...
El Grande Cenote
This is a huge collapsed cavern with the centre completely filled in. The entrance to the dive is covered in lily pads. Particularly fascinating
are the stalactites, stalagmites, flow stone and other unusual formations.
The Cenotes of the Riviera Maya, Steve Gerrard
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DESTINATIONS » Mexico » Socorros | Cozumel |
Playa del Carmen
Along the coast of the Mexican Caribbean, also called "the Mayan Riviera" lies a relaxed diving destination - Playa del Carmen.
Away from the high rise hotels of Cancun and crowded dive sites of Cozumel, the funky town of Playa del Carmen is home to some of the region's best dive sites, great beaches and cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Another unique aspect of this area is the extensive underwater cavern system; the Cenotes. The area around Playa del Carmen is home to these intricate cavern and caves formations and this is THE place to go if you want to learn how to cave dive.
Most dive sites in Playa del Carmen are drift dives and none are more than aten minute boatride away.
Chimenea/Xcalacoco (The Chimney/Green Wall)
This mini wall is known for its coral Chimney, turtles and 10m/30ft wall of hard and soft corals contrasted with sand mounds. A Deep dive for more experienced divers. Minimum Depth 20m/66ft, Maximum Depth 30m/100ft
Los Arcos (The Arches)
A deep dive with coral walls and arches for the experienced diver that is home to moray eels, groupers and stingrays within a delicate mix of hard and soft coral. Minimum Depth 25m/75ft, Maximum Depth 30m/100ft.
Cerebros (The Brain)
Scenic underwater landscape predominated by large brain coral formations, small crustaceans and schools of tropical fish. Minimum Depth 10m/33ft, Maximum Depth 14m/45ft.
Moc Che (The Trees)
This dive sight can be viewed at multiple depths. If taken to the limit of 30 m, turtles, king crabs and moray eels can be seen living in the large barrel sponges. When opting for the shallower portion of the reef, hundreds of fish of varying species can be found with the collection of soft coral. Minimum Depth 7 mts/23ft, Maximum Depth 33m/100ft
Chezenbul
Large reef site filled with soft coral gardens and caverns, it is home to many schools of grunts, pork fish, spotted and green moray eels and butterfly fish.
Minimum Depth 10m/33ft, Maximum Depth 14m/45ft
Barracuda
A site named after it is inhabitants, this finger shaped reef leaves the diver with many overhangs to explore. Minimum Depth 10m/33ft, Maximum Depth 14m/45ft
Sabalos (Tarpon)
A demanding shallow reef that is a mix of both large coral gardens and sandy terrain. This is home to large schools of snappers, spade fish and tarpons measuring 6 feet or more.
Minimum Depth 12m/36ft, Maximum Depth 18m/60ft.
Tortuga (Turtles)
Playa’s most sought after dive site due to the amount of hawksbill and loggerhead turtles that live in the flat coral garden. Minimum Depth 18m/66ft, Maximum Depth 25m/80ft
Islote (Little Island)
A delight for divers who want to see a variety of tropical fish in one area that are attracted to the soft and hard corals.Minimum Depth 20m/70ft, Maximum Depth 27m/85ft
Punta Venado (Deer Point)
A large coral garden filled with hard corals, trunk fish, tangs, parrot fish, file fish, nurse sharks and moray eels. Minimum Depth 20m/70ft, Maximum Depth 27m/85ft
Mama Vina
A Shrimp boat sunk in 1995 to create an artificial reef within the area. This is a trip for experienced divers only. Minimum Depth 20m/60ft, Maximum Depth 30m/100ft.
The water temperature is 78 F in winter and 82 F in summer. In January and February the port is sometimes closed for the day due to heavy winds. But not to worry, there is tons to do in and around Playa del Carmen that you're almost happy that you can take the day off from diving to take advantage of all these other activities. We recommend a 3mm shortie for summer and a full 3 -5 mm suit in winter. If you want to dive the cenotes bring at least a 5mm with hood.
Cancun is the big international airport served by a number of international airlines and charter flights. From there it is an easy one hour taxi or bus ride to Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Info
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The Dive Sites of Cozumel and the Yucatan (Serial), Lawson Wood (Photographer) | Buy
DESTINATIONS » Mexico » Socorros | Cozumel |
Playa del Carmen
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