Cozumel is world famous for being one of the best diving destinations in the world! Here we will tell you all about Cozumel’s best diving spots that you’ll need to explore on your next adventure:
- Jardines de Palancar
It’s located further north, it’s the ideal place for your very first diving when you’re newly certified, certification that you can acquire in our diving center Babieca Dive Center in Cozumel .
Jardines is the most famous reef of the whole Island, it has numerous caves in which you can venture and explore, although the main attraction is the beautiful fauna and flora that inhabits inside; a huge brain coral at 20 m is what makes this reef unique, in addition to this, you will also find parrot fish, bigeye jacks, angelfish, butterflyfish and more!
Come dive into the caves and tunnels that form a habitat. Black coral and colorful sponges are increasingly found in the depths of this reef; the size of the coral formations seems to be made to amaze the divers. While on the wall, be sure to look up to see the immensity of the Palancar mountains.
You will discover an incredible coral mountain, gardens, spectacular tunnels, beautiful caves… The show is guaranteed!
- San Francisco Wall
This magnificent wall gradually descends to a depth of 13 to 23 meters, where the exotic yellow tube sponge abounds. In this underwater paradise there is a slight inclination that leads to the plains covered with sea grass, where large species such as moray eels, cat sharks and the majestic manta rays are often found.
These sandy platforms function as corridors between coral structures, and to finish this magical, otherworldly experience, on another platform at a depth of 15 meters you will experience a sensation of emptiness in the infinite space of the sea that cannot be missed.
- Colombia Wall
Explore the depths through the Colombia tunnels!
Undoubtedly one of the classic wall dives, it is distinguished by its pinnacles and large sand towers that fall along the edge wall; keep your eyes open for the sighting of Sea Turtles with a backdrop painted by the beautiful seascape decorated by exceptional and beautiful coral sponges of all colors.
- Paseo del Cedral
This reef is named after the historic Mayan settlement in the interior of Cedral Beach.
If you are an experienced, intermediate level diver, this is definitely the perfect place to dive. The reef, despite being in a spot with a certain level of danger due to the strong currents that exist in the surroundings, provides a beautiful and fantastic experience to explore its shelters. Without any doubt a fantastic place to take advantage of underwater photography, thanks to its spectacular caves and abundant coral mounds, plus you can practice both flat and wall diving.
Paseo del Cedral is the habitat of drum fish, angelfish, parrot fish, giant sponges, lobsters, groupers, green moray eels, etc…
- Santa Rosa
If you are an advanced diver, it is important that you know Santa Rosa as you will have an experience you can not miss!
It is the most famous vertical wall of Cozumel, and it is not for less, since it measures a few hundred meters. However, the ideal zone for diving it’s between 15 and 30 meters, and it is considered one of the main reefs for deep dives.
Here life is a frenzy, and you will find it in abundance among its nooks, crannies, overhangs and multiple caves. You will also see the marina life that inhabits this reef, from black corals, colorful sponges, all kinds of fish, to sharks. But without a doubt, the appearance of the Hawksbills Turtles is the main attraction of this beautiful place.
At El Cid Resorts we want to help our guests connect with marine life like never before with Babieca Dive Center, your best ally to enjoy scuba diving in Cozumel, get your diving certification and explore without limits these underwater paradises. Grab your favorire swimsuit and be ready to explore Cozumel’s Best Diving Spots this 2022!!
