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FROM BULL SHARKS IN CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER TO REEFS AND FASCINATING CENOTES, DIVING IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN IS A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR MEXICAN HOLIDAY.

Playa Del Carmen
Destination & Adventures
Explore The
Undersea World
With more than 20 dive sites near Playa del Carmen, there’s enough diving to keep you busy for weeks in this region of Mexico.
On the eastern edge of the Yucatán Peninsula, divers can find magical cenotes, pelagic encounters and beautiful reefs at Playa del Carmen in the Caribbean Sea.
Dive sites here feature beautiful caverns and healthy reef systems off sandy shores. You’ll also have access to Cancún’s dive sites including MUSA, an underwater museum and the world-famous Isla Mujeres. Otherwise, do not miss the opportunity to dive in the glassy cenotes or perhaps head out to Cozumel or Banco Chinchorro.


Experience The
Undersea World
Playa del Carmen is home to a variety of marine life from huge sharks to tiny macro critters. The major attraction in terms of wildlife are the female bull sharks that grace the area with their presence from November to March. There are also eagle rays, Loggerhead Turtles and Green Turtles to be found nearby. Occasionally, sailfish and whale sharks might be spotted at sites further from shore.
The healthy Playa del Carmen reefs also play host to a variety of tropical species. Vigilant divers may spot lobsters, groupers, eels, angelfish, stingrays, sergeant majors as well as hundreds of colorful fish.
Diving in Playa del Carmen can be completed by boat or from shore, depending on your preference.
The MUSA
EL MUSEO SUBAQUÀTICO DE ARTE
An underwater contemporary museum of art consisting of over 500 permanent life-size sculptures from English artist Jason deCaires Taylor.
Bull Sharks
From November to March, large bull shark females arrive in Playa del Carmen in order to breed. Get up close and personal with these amazing sharks.
Whale Sharks
Near Isla Mujeres you can choose to take a day trip from Playa del Carmen.

Playa del Carmen
Dive Highlights
- The Musa
- Bull Sharks
- Whales Sharks
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Fun & Adventure
- Pared Verde
- Punta Venado
- Mama Vina
- Cenotes
Pared Verde
One of many reef systems offshore of Playa del Carmen. Many tropical fish species make this sandy refuge their home.
Punta Venado
If you’d prefer a deeper reef system, check out the infrequently dived Punta Venado which offers healthy corals and pelagic encounters.
Mama Vina
There is also a great wreck, called Mama Vina, just a 20-minute boat ride south of Playa del Carmen.

Playa Del Carmen
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Your Playa del Camen vacation is sure to consist of plenty of fun and excitement, but how about adding a touch of adventure as well? For those who can’t shake that adrenaline bug, consider booking exciting excursions, such as zip-lining through the jungle, setting sail on a catamaran cruise or snorkeling and diving, to make the most out of your destination.
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Cenote Diving in the Yucatan
To start with the cenotes, several are worth exploring, but a local favorite is Cenote Dos Ojos which allows tec divers to practice their rebreather skills.

Swim or Snorkel in Cenote
To start with the cenotes, several are worth exploring, but a local favorite is Cenote Dos Ojos which allows tec divers to practice their rebreather skills.
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