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Guides, tips and everything you need to know to enjoy the best diving experience in the Riviera Maya.

Three days of diving in Playa del Carmen: bull sharks, cenotes and Cozumel
Playa del Carmen · Diving itinerary

3 days of diving in Playa del Carmen: bull sharks, cenotes & Cozumel

A flexible three-day diving itinerary built around bull sharks, cenotes and Cozumel, adapted to your experience and travel dates.

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Playa del Carmen vs other scuba diving destinations
Dive travel · Comparison

Playa del Carmen vs other dive destinations

South Africa, Mozambique, San Andrés or the Red Sea? Compare the pros and cons and see why Playa del Carmen stands out for variety.

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10 reasons to go scuba diving in Playa del Carmen at Christmas
Playa del Carmen · Christmas

10 reasons to dive in Playa del Carmen at Christmas

Bull sharks, cenotes, Caribbean reefs and Cozumel: ten reasons to swap winter for a Christmas dive trip to the Riviera Maya.

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Returning to the Red Sea: reefs, wrecks and old memories
Red Sea · Travel story

Returning to the Red Sea

Six days of diving among reefs, wrecks and old memories: Ras Mohammed, Tiran, Dunraven and Thistlegorm.

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Cenote Taak Bi Luum Playa del Carmen
Cenotes · Taak Bi Luum

Cenote Taak Bi Luum Playa del Carmen

A shallow, dark and quiet cavern dive for experienced divers looking for something beyond the best-known cenotes.

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Day of the Dead in Playa del Carmen and diving 2026
Playa del Carmen · November

Day of the Dead in Playa del Carmen and Diving 2026

History, symbols and tips to experience Day of the Dead in Playa del Carmen and combine it with cenotes, Cozumel and the Caribbean.

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Cenote Dreamgate Playa del Carmen
Cenotes · Dreamgate

Cenote Dreamgate Playa del Carmen

One of the most photogenic cenotes in the Riviera Maya: giant stalactites and dreamlike light that gives the place its name.

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Cenote Taak Bi Ha Playa del Carmen
Cenotes · Taak Bi Ha

Cenote Taak Bi Ha Playa del Carmen

One of the cenotes favored by instructors and advanced divers: stalactite formations of exceptional size and preservation.

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Cenote El Pit Playa del Carmen
Cenotes · El Pit

Cenote El Pit Playa del Carmen

The deepest cenote in the Riviera Maya: the most striking halocline and one of the most memorable dives for Advanced divers.

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Cenote Nicte Ha Playa del Carmen
Cenotes · Nicte Ha

Cenote Nicte Ha Playa del Carmen

The quietest, least-known cenote in the Riviera Maya: luminous galleries, well-preserved formations and no crowds.

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Marine life on Cozumel reefs
Cozumel · Marine life guide

What Marine Life Can You See Diving in Cozumel?

Turtles, eagle rays, sharks, the endemic splendid toadfish and more. Complete guide with a month-by-month sighting table.

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Sargassum in Playa del Carmen and its impact on diving
Riviera Maya · 2026 Guide

What is sargassum and how does it affect your diving trip?

Cenotes, Playa del Carmen reefs, Cozumel and whale sharks: which experiences are affected and which are not.

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Buoyancy Control in Diving: Why It Matters and How to Improve It
Diving technique

Buoyancy Control in Diving: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

Good buoyancy control makes diving safer and more enjoyable. Complete guide for cenotes, reefs and Cozumel from Playa del Carmen.

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Can you dive with sharks in the Riviera Maya?
Sharks · Species guide

Are There Sharks in the Riviera Maya?

Which species you may encounter, when, and what shark experiences actually exist around Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.

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Where to eat in Playa del Carmen after diving
Playa del Carmen · Food guide

Playa del Carmen: what to eat after diving

Tacos, seafood, healthy food, Italian restaurants and sushi to choose where to eat after your dives.

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Cenote Chac Mool Playa del Carmen
Cenotes · Chac Mool

Cenote Chac Mool Playa del Carmen

Three cenotes in one, two cavern circuits and a very complete experience for Open Water divers.

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Cenote diving vs Caribbean diving from Playa del Carmen
Riviera Maya Diving · Comparison guide

Diving in Playa del Carmen: Cenotes vs Caribbean

10 differences between cenote diving and Caribbean diving to plan your best Riviera Maya scuba trip.

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How to swim with whale sharks responsibly in Mexico
Responsible tourism · 2026

How to Swim with Whale Sharks Responsibly

Mexican regulations, what to do, what to avoid and how to choose a responsible operator for your whale shark encounter.

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Best time to dive in Playa del Carmen
Diving seasons

Best Time to Dive in Playa del Carmen: Month-by-Month Guide

Bull sharks, whale sharks, cenotes, Cozumel, prices and conditions. A practical guide to choosing the right dates for your trip.

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Bull shark encounter in Mexico — Scuba Alux
Bull Sharks · 2026-2027 Season

Bull Shark Season in Playa del Carmen

Dates, best months, typical depth, certification and how to plan a trip around the seasonal aggregation.

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How to dive with bull sharks responsibly
Bull Sharks · Responsible diving

Responsible Bull Shark Diving

Behaviour, observation vs attraction, photography, local rules and what to look for in a responsible operator.

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Diving in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Diving Guide

Diving in Playa del Carmen: Cenotes, Sharks and Cozumel

Three completely different underwater ecosystems within a two-hour radius. Discover why Playa del Carmen is one of the most complete diving destinations on the planet.

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Cenotes Riviera Maya
Cenotes — 2026 Guide

The 6 Best Cenotes for Diving in Riviera Maya: 2026 Guide

Dos Ojos, El Pit, Angelita, Chac Mool, Dream Gate and Nohoch Nah Chich. Six very different cenotes so you can understand what kind of experience each one offers.

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Cenote Dos Ojos Playa del Carmen
Cenotes · Dos Ojos

Cenote Dos Ojos Playa del Carmen

Level, depth, visibility, Barbie and Bat Cave circuits and double-tank tips in one of the most famous cenotes in the Riviera Maya.

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Buceo Playa del Carmen 2026
Definitive Guide

Why Dive in Playa del Carmen? The Definitive 2026 Guide

The sea, cenotes and wildlife come together here in a unique way. This guide explains why Playa del Carmen is one of the most special diving destinations in the Caribbean.

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