Diving in Mexico

Diving in Mexico spans 330 sites and a broad mix of reef, wall, drift, ocean, channel, and cave environments. Santa María Huatulco has the greatest concentration, while Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, La Paz, and Isla Mujeres extend the choice across several established areas. Reef diving is the largest part of the mix, with wall and drift diving also prominent.

Mexico's dive sites range from open-water settings to channels and caves, so briefings differ considerably from one area to another. Cozumel draws much of the activity, with Yucab Reef and Palancar Gardens among the most dived locations. Cenote Dos Ojos near Akumal adds a cave-focused counterpoint to the country's reef and ocean diving. This breadth makes area and dive type the practical starting points when choosing where to dive.