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COZUMEL SCUBA DIVING

COZUMEL, MEXICO

DIVING IN COZUMEL

Dive Shops & Operators

Here are our recommended scuba diving professionals & dive shops to book your next Cozumel, Mexico scuba diving trip.

Blue XT Sea Diving
Deep Exposure Dive Center
Scuba Tony
Scuba With Alison
Techs-Mex Divers
Blue Magic Scuba

Click here for a complete list of Cozumel Dive Shops.

Coral Reefs & Dive Sites

Bajo de Molas
Barracuda
Cantarell
Cardona
Chankanaab Park
Chankanaab Reef
Chankanaab (Shallow)
Chankanaab Caves
Chen Rio
Chun Chancaab
Colombia (Deep)
Colombia (Shallow)
El Islote
El Mirador
La Francesa
Las Palmas
Los Atolones
Maracaibo (Punta)
Maracaibo (Shallow)
Molas (Sand Bank)
Palancar (Caves)
Palancar (Gardens)
Palancar (Horseshoe)
Paraiso
Paso del Cedral (Shallow)
Playa Bosh
Punta Dalila
Punta Morena
Punta Sur (Deep)
Punta Sur (Shallow)
San Juan
Tormentos
Tunich (Rock) Wall
Villa Blanca Wall
Yucab

Hotel Cozumel
Hotels in Cozumel are listed below. Cozumel hotels include resorts.

Allegro Cozumel *
Aura Cozumel Grand Resort
Bahia Cozumel
Barracuda Hotel
Blue Angel Resort
Blue Caribe Resort
Casa Del Mar *
Casa Mexicana Cozumel
Caribe Blu Hotel
Colonial Cozumel
Coral Princess Hotel
Costa Brava
Cozumel Palace *
El Cid La Ceiba Cozumel
El Cozumeleno Beach Resort
Fiesta Americana Cozumel *
Hacienda San Miguel
Hotel Cozumel & Resort *
Iberostar Cozumel *
Occidental Grand Cozumel *
Melia Cozumel *
Park Royal *
Playa Azul Golf and Beach Hotel
Plaza Las Glorias
Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel
Sabor Resort & Spa *
Scuba Club Cozumel
Vista Del Mar

* = All Inclusive Only or Available

B & B, Condos, Villas
& Home Rentals

At Home In Cozumel
Las Lunas Inn
Caribbean Beach Properties
Casa Tropical
Cozumel Beach House
Cozumel Casa Martillo Condo
Cozumel Condos
Cozumel House Rentals
Cozumel Seaside Retreats
Cozumel Vacation Rentals
Cozumel Villas
Paraiso Azul
Vacation Rentals
Villa Amigos
Villas Costa del Sol
Villa Diamond K
Cozumel Vacation Rentals
Villa Debra
Rentals Your Way

COZUMEL CORAL REEFS

Cozumel is part of the second largest barrier reef system in the world, the Meso-American reef system, which spans almost 175 miles (280 km) of ocean between the Gulf of Mexico and Honduras. Cozumel's spectacular reef formations, effortless drift diving and exceptionally clear waters make this island one of the world's most popular diving destinations.

In 1961, the famous oceanographer Jacques Yves Cousteau came to Cozumel with his crew on the Calypso to film a documentary. With the first airing of that film, Cozumel has consistently been on the top of many diving lists among diver's destinations. Through the guided tour of Cozumel's rich underwater topography, it is quite normal to see vast coral heads, brilliant sponges, hundreds of tropical fish, rich ecosystems and steep walls that sink into the abyss. Tunnels and caves twist through the reef, providing a rich environment for many species, including some not found anywhere else on earth.

Molas (Sand Bank)
Palancar (Caves)
Palancar (Gardens)
Palancar (Horseshoe)
Paraiso
Paso del Cedral (Shallow)
Playa Bosh
Punta Dalila
Punta Morena
Punta Sur (Deep)
Punta Sur (Shallow)
San Juan
Tormentos
Tunich (Rock) Wall
Villa Blanca Wall
Yucab

Diving in Cozumel is effortless, with average currents from 1-2 knots, which is ideal for cruising the reefs with minimal effort. The currents in Cozumel constantly flow from south to north. Some of the deeper walls, however, may experience a stronger current, normally beginning at the shelf edge, sometimes as strong as 8 knots. Downwellings may also be encountered near the wall shelfs. Staying close to the wall can curtail some of the effects of downwelling. If you must move in open water, do so perpendicular to the current. Scuba Diving Cozumel Reefs - Sea turtles are abundant in this diverse environment!

Average visibility is 100 feet and can often reach 200 feet. With water so clear it is easy to forget you are even submerged in it. Guages should be checked often and depth monitored frequently. Divers should be aware of their surroundings at all times, as it is easy to get caught up in such tranquil waters.

Most of diving sites in Cozumel are located within the Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park (Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel), a protected underwater environment covering 29,000+ acres. A voluntary $2.00 US donation/fee from divers was implemented to fund the conservation program.

Here is a list of the coral reefs on the island of Cozumel. Not all reefs listed here are divable or frequented by dive operators, however, we have listed them here as reference. If you are not using a local dive shop or operator for your dive trip, care should be taken when selecting a dive site.

Coral reefs are very important to the ecosystem on this planet. Please take the time as a diver to learn what you can do to protect this resource for future generations.

Coral reef news and awareness - learn what you can do locally or abroad!

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Car Rentals & Transportation

Car Rental
Bike Rental
Ferry Schedule
Taxi Service
Cancun to Cozumel Ferry

Restaurants, Bars & Cafes

All Sports Bar Cozumel
Carlos N' Charlies
Casa Denis
Casa Mission
Costa Brava Restaurant
Fat Tuesday
French Quarter
Guidos Restaurant
Hard Rock Cafe
La Cocay
Las Tortugas
La Veranda
Mezcalito's
Pancho's Backyard
Parilla Mission
Prima Trattoria
Tony Rome's

Land Attractions

EXCURSIONS

Chankanaab Park
Chichen Itza
San Gervasio Ruins
Tulum Ruins
Cobá

Real Estate Sale or Rental

Ampi Cozumel
Baja123 Real Estate
Cedral Caribe Realtors
Cozumel Capital
Cozumel Living
Cozumel Mexico Homes
Investment Properties
Paradise Properties
Remax
Solutions Abroad
Top Mexico Real Estate

Cozumel Events

Weddings & Wedding Planning

Cozumel Wedding Planner
Mayaland Weddings
Something Special
SunMex Wedding

Important Phone Numbers

Cozumel Important Numbers

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