WELCOME TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The second largest Barrier Reef in the World
Over the last 3 decades, the small fishing village known as Playa Del Carmen. Has become the Mexican Riviera’s hottest travel destinations.
Playa is the main central hub for diver’s, snorkelers, those seeking adventure and cultural experiences, and for those who just simply wish to unwind and relax.
Playa Del Carmen, can accommodate for divers of all level’s. Gentle currents make it perfect for getting certified. So this is the perfect place for anyone thinking about taking their first breath’s underwater.
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The variety of beautiful tropical reef’s are one of the many jewels you will uncover. Colorful tropical fishes, various species of Seahorse and Nudibranch’s are a few of the critters you can find in these waters. The majestic Turtle and one of natures finest predators, the Bullshark. Can also be found in these crystal clear Caribbean waters.
Dive Playa Del Carmen!
DIVE SITES
- C 56 (100ft)
- Manchones (33ft)
- Acuario (40ft)
- Cerebros (40ft)
- Los Arcos (110ft)
- Pared Verde (110ft)
- Moc-che Deep (100ft)
- Moc-che (45ft)
- Chun Zumbul (33ft)
- Shangri-la (30ft)
- Cueva Del Pargo (40ft)
- Jardines (33ft)
- Shark Point (80ft)
- Sabalos (50ft)
- Barracuda (45ft)
- Tortuga (60-100ft)
- Mama Viña (100ft)
- Punta Venado (80ft)
- El Cantil (130ft+)
SCHEDULE
Morning dives schedule:
(8am – 12pm)
2 dives boat trip
- Paperwork
- Prepare the equipment
- Briefing
- Boat departure at 8:40am
Afternoon dives schedule:
(1:45pm – 5pm)
2 dives boat trip
- Paperwork
- Prepare the equipment
- Briefing
- Boat departure at 1:45pm
Ratio:
- 1 Instructor to 4/5 certified divers max
PREREQUISITES
Scuba Divers:
Can dive to a maximum 12m / 40ft
Open Water Divers:
Can dive to a maximum 18m / 60ft
Advanced Divers:
Can dive to a maximum 30m / 100ft
Other Divers:
Subject to experience level
INCLUDED
- 2 ocean dives in Playa del Carmen
- Tanks and Weights
- Water and snacks between the dives
Rental Equipment:
- BCD ($5 USD)
- Regulator ($5 USD)
- Wetsuit ($5 USD)
- Full Set ($15 USD)
What you have to bring:
- Towels
- Swim suit
TOP DIVE SITES
TORTUGA
- Depth (m): 18 – 40 m
- Depth (ft): 60 – 130 ft
- Dive time: 35 – 50 min
- Type of dive: Drift
- Difficulty: Easy
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Located 15 minutes by boat from the Marina, this dive site consists of a plate extending between 18m and 40m deep and is ideal for a first deep dive (30m) or a second shallower (18m). As its name suggests, this diving spot is a great place to meet approachable turtles
SABALOS
- Depth (m): 12 – 15 m
- Depth (ft): 40 – 49 ft
- Dive time: 45 – 65min
- Type of dive: Drift
- Difficulty: Easy
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10 minutes by boat, Sabalos is a magnificent reef with alternating walls of coral, sand and caves. With a maximum depth of 15m, this site of medium difficulty houses impressive green moray eels, morays leopards. Rich in color, flora and fauna of the Caribbean, Sabalos is ideal for leisurely enjoying the aquatic life and taking photos
BARRACUDA
- Depth m): 12 – 15
- Depth (ft) 40 – 49
- Dive time: 45 – 65 min
- Type of dive: Drift
- Difficulty: Easy
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Located between Tortugas and Mama Viña and south of Playa Del Carmen, Barracuda is a nice reef at 15m depth and lends itself well to dive days and nights. Rich in marine life (Eels, Boxfish, Angelfish and Trumpets etc.) This site is very popular with divers that also want to take pictures
PUNTA VENADO
- Depth (m): 21m – 35 m
- Depth (ft): 70 – 115
- Dive time: 30 – 45 min
- Type of dive: Drift
- Difficulty: Medium
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This reef is located south of Playa del Carmen, and gently falls between 25 and 35m deep. Due to its low attendance, this protected site is rich with healthy Corals and Sponges. Dive with some of your favorite marine life of the Caribbean. Moray Eels, tropical fish, Turtles and Rays. And Sharks when in seasons
MAMA VIÑA
- Depth (m): 18 – 27
- Depth (ft): 60 – 90
- Dive time: 30 – 35 min
- Type of dive: Wreck
- Difficulty: Difficult
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Located 20 minutes by boat and south of Playa Del Carmen. Mama Viña wreck lies at a depth of 27m. This old boat, used for shrimp fishing in 1995, was sunk to create an artificial reef. Covered with coral and colonized by schools of barracuda, this wreck can be explored, but because of the strong current, this dive is for experienced divers
JARDINES
- Depth(m): 10 – 12
- Depth(ft): 33 – 40
- Dive time: 45 – 65 min
- Type of dive: Drift
- Difficulty: Easy
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5 minutes by boat from the Reef Marina, Coco Beach. Jardines is a beautiful reef composed of a small wall (2m) where you can find Moray Eels, Angelfish and other fish typically found in the Caribbean. Depending on the time of the year and distance from the reef, you might be able to get a glimpse of the Bull Sharks and even take pictures
PARED VERDE
- Depth (m): 25 – 30
- Depth (ft): 80 – 100
- Dive time: 30 – 40 min
- Type of dive: Drift
- Difficulty: Medium
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This dive site is located 25 minutes by boat from the Marina and consists of a wall between 25 and 30 meters deep. The wall is covered with Corals, Sponges and Sea Fans is home to many fishes, Moray Eels, Turtles and Stingrays
MOC-CHE
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Depth (m): 10 – 13
- Depth (m): 30 – 42
- Dive time: 45 – 65 min
- Type of dive: Drift
- Difficulty: Easy
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5 minutes by boat from Reef Marina Coco Beac. Moc-Che is a dive site located north of Playa Del Carmen. With a maximum depth of 13m, Moc-che is composed of several coral formations that lead to a beautiful arch full of tropical marine fishes
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Location
Hotel “The Reef 28”Calle 28 Nte y Calle Cozumel,77710, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
(+52 1) 984 168 9693 – WhatsApp
mail@thereefdiveshop.com