Cenotes – Yucatán Peninsula

The cenotes are one of Mexico’s most iconic dive experiences. These limestone sinkholes offer calm, glass-clear freshwater diving with beautiful light effects, haloclines, and cavern formations. Suitable for experienced divers and photographers.

Pacific Coast – Cabo San Lucas & Socorro

The Pacific side offers exciting pelagic diving, with the chance to see mobula rays, sea lions, sharks, and even migrating humpback whales. For experienced divers, the Socorro Islands (Revillagigedo) provide thrilling big-animal encounters, including giant oceanic mantas and large shark populations.

Sea of Cortez

Jacques Cousteau once called the Sea of Cortez “the world’s aquarium,” and the name still fits today. The region is known for playful sea lions, large schools of fish, whale sharks, and dramatic desert-meets-sea landscapes. From liveaboards to day trips, there are options for all levels of diver.

Marine Life Highlights

• Giant oceanic mantas
• Whale sharks (seasonal)
• Schooling hammerheads
• Sea lions & dolphins
• Tropical reef fish & turtles
• Cenote cavern formations & haloclines

Best Time to Dive Mexico

Mexico is a year-round dive destination, but the best time depends on the region:

• Cozumel & Caribbean: Excellent year-round, peak visibility in winter.
• Cenotes: Year-round with calm conditions.
• Socorro Islands: November to June.
• Sea of Cortez: Best from July to November.

Who Will Enjoy Diving in Mexico?

Mexico offers something for everyone — beginners looking for easy reef dives, photographers seeking clear water or dramatic caverns, and advanced divers chasing world-class pelagic encounters. With such a wide range of experiences, it’s an ideal destination for both first-time and seasoned divers.