Diving & Snorkel

Caribbean Diving

There's a fantastic world beneath the mexican Caribbean's transparent waters. This is known as the Great Maya Reef, the second-largest in the world, where different species of corals, multicolored tropical fish and marine flora and fauna of incomparable beauty make their home. That's why diving off the coast of the Riviera Maya is an experience that frequently becomes habit-forming.

Cave Diving

The Riviera Maya is known for its many subterranean rivers and "cenotes", formed by the filtering of rain water through the limestone, the earth's main component in this region, making this zone ideal for that unique and exciting type of diving known as cave diving.

Snorkeling

Beyond a doubt, snorkeling is the best way to see underwater life in the Riviera Maya, with the least possible amount of equipment: a pair of fins, a snorkel and a visor. From the surface, you can admire the sea stars, the multicolored fish and the rock formations covered with moss, and get a clear picture of everything to be found in the depths of the "cenotes" and the Caribbean sea.

Watch the Flags.

Swimming in the Riviera maya is primarily safe as it is protected by the second largest coral reef barrier in the world. However, danger from undertow can occur. Visitors should follow the flag system to know when and where to swim.

Green Flag: Water completely safe for swimming, but use commonsense.
Yellow Flag: Water somewhat rough; swim with caution.
Red Flag: Water very rough; swim with extreme caution. Stay near the water's edge.
Black Flag: Absolutely no swimming; too dangerous.