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

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 · Complete guide

Can You Dive with Sharks in the Riviera Maya?

Bull sharks, whale sharks, hammerhead, nurse and reef species. When, where and how to dive with them from Playa del Carmen.

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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 Guide

Bull Shark Diving in Playa del Carmen

Everything you need to know before diving with bull sharks: season, certification, feeding vs passive observation and how to choose the right dive centre.

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How to dive with bull sharks responsibly
Responsible tourism · 2026 guide

How to dive with bull sharks responsibly

Safety rules, briefing, feeding, passive observation and how to choose a responsible operator for bull shark diving in Playa del Carmen.

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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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