If you would like to dive in shallow waters near the coast, the fishing village of Puerto Morelos, at the beginning town of the Riviera Maya, has some beautiful, perfectly conserved reefs housing a great diversity of species. Puerto Morelos has remained relatively unaffected by modern development, full of its old charm and an attractive tranquility.
One of the most important diving sites on the Riviera Maya’s coast is Akumal, known for its lessons taught at the marinas. If you have a bit more time, you may obtain a non-professional dive certification. The zone is characterized by its attractive reefs, ancient sunken ships and interesting caves and underwater caverns that offer exciting adventures.
Puerto Aventuras is another location with exceptional diving services. Generally, nearly all of the Riviera Maya’s hotels provide attractive and safe alternatives for diving, whether for beginners or expert divers.
Cozumel Island is the diving capital of the Mexican Caribbean. World-famous, this island presents spectacular coral reefs with large walls that form one of the most privileged diving sites around. Shallow diving to deep diving is practiced here through the numerous diving services, all certified and renowned. In a few days you can obtain a sport diving certification allowing you to dive in any part of the world.
A unique experience you may enjoy in the region is cenote, cave and cavern diving. A large number of the Riviera Maya’s cenotes offer this specialized and uncommon activity. Dive shops lend their services from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Puerto Aventuras or your hotel. Make sure that the tour guide you hire is a highly-qualified expert cave diver and has been certified by international organizations.
