Plongée à Playa del Carmen — Mexico
Playa del Carmen delivers an absurd variety of diving within a short radius: cenote caverns with otherworldly light beams, bull shark encounters from November to March, Cozumel's drift diving by ferry, and Mesoamerican reef systems. The Riviera Maya's massive tourism infrastructure, direct US and European flights, and beach town nightlife seal it as a top-tier dive holiday.
- Score
- 78.3
- Visibilité
- 15–50m
- Température
- 25–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- November, December, January
SCORE
20.6296°N
-87.0739°E
Playa del Carmen delivers an absurd variety of diving within a short radius: cenote caverns with otherworldly light beams, bull shark encounters from November to March, Cozumel's drift diving by ferry, and Mesoamerican reef systems. The Riviera Maya's massive tourism infrastructure, direct US and European flights, and beach town nightlife seal it as a top-tier dive holiday.
Cenotes, Bull Sharks, and Reefs
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
75.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Tulum archaeological site
- Cobá Mayan ruins
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
On-site hyperbaric chamber; excellent medical infrastructure; DAN Mexico network
Top Operators
Tank-Ha Dive Center
PADI
Phantom Divers
PADI