El Garrafon Suggest edit

Mexico Suggest · Quintana Roo Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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El Garrafon is a popular dive site located in the beautiful waters of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Known for its vibrant marine life and stunning coral formations, it offers divers a chance to explore a diverse underwater ecosystem.

The dive features colorful coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, and occasional sightings of larger marine species. The site is suitable for divers of various experience levels, with options for both shallow and deeper dives.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Both Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions in the morning, macro photography opportunities near coral.

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