Scuba Diving Trips in Playa del Carmen

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Playa del Carmen is a vibrant coastal city located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It is known for its stunning beaches, crystal clear waters and lively atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a variety of water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming with dolphins.

Aside from its beautiful beaches, Playa del Carmen is also known for its rich history and culture. The ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, Chichen Itza and Coba are all within a few hours’ drive from the city, offering visitors a chance to explore the fascinating history of the region.

With its unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene, Playa del Carmen is a popular destination for travelers from around the world.

What To Expect

Scuba Diving

There are many reasons divers flock to Playa del Carmen, but the number one reason has to be cenote diving. Cenotes, or Mayan sinkholes are surrounded by the jungle and offer a sense of adventure paired with great visibility. You’ll be able to admire the limestone formations of the caverns while beams of light penetrate the surface.

Keep your eye out for:

Bull sharks
Eagle rays
Sea turtles
Sailfish
Whale sharks
Barracuda
Nurse sharks

Recommended Specialty Courses

Waves, tides & currents
Fish identification
Boat diving

Who We Dive With

Dressel Divers

Travelers dive with Dressel Divers for a great dive getaway – friendly locals, good food, lively nightspots, warm water, great visibility and white sandy beaches. Dressel Divers in Playa del Carmen offers a variety of dives including diving in cenotes, diving with whale sharks and diving with bull sharks!

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Resorts

Iberostar Tucán

Iberostar Tucán is a 5-star all-inclusive resort inspired by local culture inside a tropical rainforest. The resort is located in the center of an especially attractive area due to its close proximity to the best recreational parks in Mexico. It’s also less than an hour way from the heart of Mayan culture, Tulum.

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Iberostar Quetzal

Iberostar Quetzal is unique because part of the hotel protects a section of tropical rainforest. There are staffed biologists to make sure the natural beauty of the flowers is respected while caring for the native wildlife. The property is also located on the beach, providing breathtaking, relaxing views.

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Culture

Playa del Carmen is a coastal resort town in Mexico known for its vibrant and diverse culture. The town has a rich history that blends Mayan and Spanish influences, which can be seen in the architecture, cuisine and traditions. Visitors can experience lively music and dance performances, indulge in delicious local cuisine and explore the colorful streets filled with art, jewelry and other crafts. Overall, Playa del Carmen offers a unique cultural experience that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Mexico.

Pared Verde Dive Site

For a beautiful wall dive, head to Pared Verde. Pared Verde, meaning “green wall”, is a wall with depths around 100 feet deep. While exploring the wall, divers can encounter corals, sponges and sea fans home to a variety of marine life including moray eels, sea turtles, stingrays and sharks!

Tortugas Reef Dive Site

Tortugas Reef gets its name from the number of turtles that can be seen here, since the Spanish word for “turtle” is “tortuga”. Dive this reef for the chance to see sea turtles, eagle rays, barracudas and possible bull sharks and nurse sharks! This is a beautiful reef with an abundance of life waiting to be seen.

Cenotes

Visitors can spend the day swimming, snorkeling or diving in naturally occurring sinkholes, called cenotes, to explore the enchanting underwater world. The stunning subterranean environment is known for crystal-clear water and prehistoric rock formations that look surreal when illuminated by natural sunlight filtering down from overhead.

What prior travelers say

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– Isaac Neiman