Palancar Caves Suggest edit

Mexico Suggest Add region

☆☆☆☆☆

IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

20.0–40.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

60 minAvg dive time

March to JuneBest months

26.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–27.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

Suggest edit

Palancar Caves is a renowned dive site located off the southwestern coast of Cozumel Island, Mexico. It features a series of underwater caverns and tunnels formed by coral reefs, providing a unique diving experience with diverse marine life.

Divers can explore intricate cave systems and swim-throughs filled with vibrant coral formations and abundant marine species. The site is known for its stunning underwater topography and excellent visibility.

Conditions

Visibility: 20.0–40.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–27.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

Suggest edit

Use a wide-angle lens to capture the expansive cave formations and vibrant marine life.

Location

Underwater Moments at Palancar Caves

No photos for this dive site yet.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Rate this divesite

Logged dives at this site

Current Weather

Loading weather...

Last 7 Days

Loading history...

Important safety note

Information on ScubaSnap.app may be user-provided or aggregated from sources such as AI, Wikipedia, and search results. It is not guaranteed to be safe, accurate, or current. Always verify locally and dive within your training.

The information has been compiled with the utmost care but may contain errors. Always do your own research and consult local dive operators/centers.