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Cozumel
Quintana Roo, Mexico11 dive sites
About This Area
Cozumel is a world-class diving destination renowned for its crystal-clear waters, legendary drift diving, and vibrant coral formations. As part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System—the second largest in the world—the island offers a diverse range of underwater landscapes, from towering 50-foot coral walls and complex canyons to shallow, sun-drenched patch reefs. The constant North Equatorial Current provides effortless drift dives through visibility that often exceeds 100 feet, making it a favorite for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
Features
- •World-famous drift diving with visibility often exceeding 100ft
- •Towering coral walls, deep canyons, and intricate swim-throughs
- •Abundant marine life including eagle rays, turtles, and the endemic Splendid Toadfish
- •Protected Marine Park status (Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park)
- •Excellent mix of accessible shore diving and deep boat dives
- •Vibrant coral gardens featuring massive barrel sponges and sea fans
