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or dive on the Riviera Maya

Diving Sea

The Riviera Maya, the second largest barrier reef in the world, is an ideal place to learn or snorkeling sous marine. En effet, son récif se développe de Cabo Catoche, situé à environ 50 kilomètres (30 miles) au nord de Cancun, jusqu'à la baie des iles du Honduras, située pour sa part à environ 450 kilomètres (280 miles) au sud de Playa del Carmen. Cela offre de nombreux spots de plongée variant par leur profondeur et leur diversité.

Au fonds de ces magnifiques eaux turquoises, le plongeur peut ainsi découvrir plus de 500 variétés marines comme des poissons tropicaux aux couleurs incroyables, des éponges ou des gorgones ou encore de nombreuses tortues de mer. La partie du récif de la côte mexicaine s'étend sur plus de 300 kilomètres (180 miles) et les spots can reach a depth of 30 meters (100 feet). Moreover, all sites are not yet explored.



Currently, more than 70 dive sites are identified on the Riviera Maya. These sites are for the most part, accessible after a journey by boat from the resort areas of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal or Tulum. The spots are the best known Cerebros, Los Arcos, Pared Verde Moc Che, Chum Zumbal, Jardines, Sabatos, Tortugas and Barracuda.

Akumal The site is well known for sea turtles that come to put their eggs in sandy beaches of the area. These turtles and become tenants of the place and remain throughout the year to enjoy their stay. It is easy to observe them swim and dive like spaceships in the waters of the bay. In the area of the national marine park, Chankanaab between reefs and torments, the wreckage of the boat Xicoténcalt Felipe, a former Navy minesweeper, a length of 56 meters and a width of 12 meters, lies in 24 meters deep and thus creates an artificial reef where the adventure is at hand.

North of the peninsula, the peninsula of Holbox, made entirely of sand and shells, is surrounded by emerald green waters shallow. But once you move away from a few meters, the funds down inexorably. This is where the diver can meet between June and September, whale sharks simply passing around the peninsula. It is possible to swim with these fish and see the same time dolphins or manta rays.

A Mecca for scuba diving is unquestionably the reef along the island of Cozumel, discovered by Jacques Cousteau in the 60's. This discovery allows the island to attract divers from around the world on spots of very high quality: Palancar, Santa Rosa, Yocab, Columbia or Maracaibo. It can dive into shallow water and then end up in the abyss of more than 800 feet.

This island, whose main town is San Miguel, extends 48 km from north to south and 16 kilometers from east to west. It is located only 20 kilometers from the mainland and 80 kilometers from Cancun. Next to San Miguel, the wildness of the island like the presence of a dense and lush vegetation.
The Maya saw the location as a sacred island. It was the island of Ix Chel, goddess of the moon. Women wanting children went there pilgrimage.

Palancar, 5 miles long, has beautiful coral formations in horseshoes and many caves. Insiders see it as one of the best diving in the world.

Santa Rosa is one of the most impressive walls of Cozumel, with its numerous caves, tunnels white sandy bottoms and huge sponges.

A Paso del Cedral, diving is shallow but it is a very fishy place where you can see multitudes of fish schools of all kinds, huge groupers, morays green more 1.5 meters long. The cenotes

But what is impressive is to dive in the cenotes. The cenotes are geological formations typical of the region corresponding to the Riviera Maya caves carved into the limestone and the roof of which collapsed forming of natural sinks. These cavities are considered by the Mayans as sacred places, give a taste of cave diving in crystal clear warm waters and which draws a breathtaking backdrop of stalactites and stalagmites. It is a unique decor.

The depth of each cenote depends on the amount of natural debris accumulated when erosion over the collapse of the rest of the vault. The water in these wonderful natural cavities is a turquoise crystal clear with pleasant temperatures. The stalactites and stalagmites that are formed naturally in the cenotes are true works of art.

There are four different types of cenotes: in addition to those lands, those lands in semi, those located at ground level like a lake or those who are open pits. The size and shape of cenotes differ according to their geographical location. Acutuellement, an estimated number in 6000 cenotes found in the area of the Riviera Maya. The best known of the region are: Tres Bocas, Cristalino, Cenote Azul, El Jardin de Eden Chemuyil, Dos Ojos, Yax Mul, Casa Cenote and GranCenote.

Tres Bocas is located south of Cancun. With over 100 cenotes spread across nearly 19 kilometers, it is a place of adventure and fun rather remarkable. The entrance is from a ranch easily accessible from Route 307.

Cristalino is located on the other hand near Puerto Aventuras. It is deep enough as it is possible to dive and there are caves to explore.

Dos Ojos, meaning "Two Eyes", became famous in the world of diving because of the cenote cave is considered the longest and most decorated caves of the underwater world. It is a labyrinth of caves accessible by two large lakes for two eyes. There are many underwater decorations.

Located south of Akumal, Chemuyil is a small Mayan village housed many residents working in the town of Akumal. The cenote, off the beaten track is quite small but is nestled in a lush jungle.