- Diving in Cozumel<\/a>
- Best Diving Spots<\/a>
- Barracuda Reef<\/a>
- Tikila<\/a>
- Paradise Reef<\/a>
- Shipwreck C-53 Felipe Xicotencatl<\/a>
- Chankanaab Bolones<\/a>
- Yucab Reef<\/a>
- Santa Rosa<\/a>
- Paso De Cedral<\/a>
- Palancar Reef<\/a>
- Columbia Reef<\/a>
- Chun-Chacaab Reef<\/a>
- Punta Sur (Devil\u2019s Throat)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to get there<\/a>
- Where to stay for Scuba Divers<\/a>
- Dive shops<\/a>
- Cozumel Dive School<\/a>
- Blue Magic Cozumel<\/a>
- Scuba Life Cozumel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Diver\u2019s guide to the Island<\/a>
- What\u2019s the best time of year to dive in Cozumel?<\/a>
- Do you have to be certified to dive in Cozumel?<\/a>
- What dive courses can I take in Cozumel?<\/a>
- Is it safe to dive in Cozumel?<\/a>
- How much does scuba diving cost in Cozumel?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Conclusion<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n
Diving in Cozumel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture>Queen Angelfish in Cozumel’s clear waters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Cozumel is famous for scuba diving because it sits along the world\u2019s second-longest barrier reef – the Mesoamerican barrier reef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The visibility is consistently some of the best in the world, often exceeding 30 meters (100 feet) throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tropical mexican caribbean species abound in Cozumel, from colorful nudibranchs to spotted eagle rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green and hawksbill turtles are residents of the reef, and nurse sharks frequently rest within the corals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seahorses can be spotted in the sandy areas, while spiny lobsters hide in coral crevices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brightly-colored fish you\u2019re sure to see include angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and trunkfish. If you know what to look for, you can spot the shy splendid toadfish peeking out from its burrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Snappers and grunts gather in small schools in crevices and caves. Giant green morays look ferocious but are quite calm and used to divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on who you ask, Cozumel has up to 40 dive sites. Most dive sites are within the National Marine Park, so they\u2019re protected from fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most commonly dived sites are about 20 located on the northwest side of the island facing the mainland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dive sites usually feature either shallow reefs covered with corals and tropical fish or dramatic walls that plunge hundreds of meters deep. Many sites have stunning coral pillars and canyons that create dynamic landscapes for divers to wander through.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
There is a steady current that flows from south to north, making most dives in Cozumel drift dives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is great for low-effort diving and longer bottom times since you won\u2019t have to expend much energy finning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, the boat will drop you off, float along as you drift over the reef, and pick you up when you surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Do you have to be certified to dive in Cozumel?<\/a>
- Blue Magic Cozumel<\/a>
- Tikila<\/a>
- Best Diving Spots<\/a>
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