Cozumel Diving One Hidden Treasure In Mexico

Cozumel Diving One Hidden Treasure In Mexico

by Chloe Gib

Cozumel Island is a highlight along the picturesque Mayan Riviera along the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. It lies about thirty minutes by car south from Cancun Airport and about 13 miles (20 kilometers) offshore from the mainland. Washed by the warm Caribbean Sea, it is a world famous beach and scuba vacation destination. Cozumel diving is a unique experience highly coveted by scuba enthusiasts all over the world.

La Isla de Cozumel lies about 13 miles (20 kilometers) offshore, some thirty minutes south from Cancun Airport by car. Its endless sunshine attracts thousands of visitors every year. Washed by the Caribbean Sea, the surrounding water is warm all year. Divers often dive without a wetsuit.

The Mayan Reef consists of many separate reefs, some in deep and others in shallow water. This creates many opportunities for divers and snorkelers of all ages and proficiencies. Each reef has its own special features. The Yucab, Chancanab and Paradise Reefs are among the most popular. The boat ride to Yucab and Paradise can be as thrilling as the dive; marlin and flying fish often leap from the water.

The area is particularly noted for its prolific drift diving opportunities. Divers float above the reef and allow themselves to be lazily pushed along by the gentle current. It is a very energy efficient form of diving, rarely needing to move a fin! Water temperature is warm all year long (ranging 25 to 30 degrees Celsius so that a wetsuit may not be needed.

The island is home to a good selection of dive operators. There are also a number of highly skilled instructors allowing existing divers to upgrade their skills. For example, it is possible for divers to receive instruction to get certified to dive with Nitrox (oxygen enriched air).

One very popular dive trip format involves two dives, one before and after sundown. It provides a unique chance to compare day and night marine life on the reef. These trips usually depart the wharf at about 1500 hours.

The mighty Yucab reef sits in the majestic Cozumel Marine Park (or Parque Marino), just a short way to the south of the beach town of Playa San Francisco. The reef gently cascades across several levels, making both deep and shallow dives possible. The prevailing current can be strong and unpredictable; caution is therefore advised at all times. Water visibility is typically excellent. Marine life is abundant. Some of the more prominent species include turtles, sharks, lion fish, clown fish, angel fish, grouper, sponges, sea fans, eagle rays, lobsters and eels. Yucab Reef offers some of the finest of Cozumel diving.



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