RIVIERA MAYA DIVING
What makes diving in the
Riviera Maya such a unique experience?.
The right answer has to do with
millions of years of geological history and the exact location of the
Riviera Maya in our planet.
The
Riviera Maya, located 25 km south of
Cancun in the eastern seaboard of the Yucatan Peninsula is an
unexplainable gigantic fractured limestone formation. This magnificent
formation allowed Mother Nature to endow the
Riviera Maya with the largest coral reef in the northern
hemisphere and more than seven inland cenotes or natural sink holes, and
countless more, yet to be discovered and explored. These natural treasures
only found in this corner of the world are the cornerstone of your next
diving experience.
The Mayan sites along the 74 km
stretch of the Riviera Maya are, yes,
archaeological but more than that, they are epical. The walled sacred city
of Tulum built around the 5th century A.C. is the only
Prehispanic City built in a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea. To discover
Tulum at dawn is as exciting as a morning walk through the misty jungle of
Coba and its mysterious lakes. Many dare to climb Nohuch Mul, the tallest
pyramid on the area overlooking a two thousand year Old Kingdom known
today as the Riviera Maya.
The
Riviera Maya offers you everything from A to Z when it comes to
hotel facilities. From civilized simplicity to primitive sophistication.
You may choose any little town
along the Riviera, from Playa del Secreto, all the way to Tulum. Many of
our repeated visitors come back to Tulum, Paamul, Puerto Aventuras, and of
course, the beloved Playa del Carmen.
Playa
del Carmen is a cosmopolitan, charming and unexpectedly seducing little
town where people from all over the world who came once as tourist, are
now blended with our Mayan people forming a small global village giving
the Riviera Maya the uniqueness that
makes your trip an unforgettable experience.
Well, to sum up things, the
Riviera Maya combines close to shore
reef diving, the biggest in the Northern Hemisphere. Incredible cenote
sink hole diving guided by at least half a dozen experienced dive shop
professionals, every type of hotel facility you can think of and if you
decide to top it all the way up, the archaeological Mayan sites of Tulum
and Coba Will leave you breathless with enough time to enjoy a fine
selection of beautiful natural parks.
Safety
On the beach
Swimming in the Caribbean presents a danger from undertow,
but if you follow the flag system you should have no fears about swimming
in the beautiful glasslike water.
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.
Tropical Storms
It is rare for Riviera Maya to get hurricanes, but it is a fact of life.
Hurricanes tend to move slowly enough for people to avoid danger, and
there is a 3-day warning system in the area that will advise you of the
situation. Hotels and villas are experienced in keeping guests safe and
happy during one of these storms. So, you should not worry about
vacationing during this season when many times you get the best deals and
the best weather.
Dive Info |
Reefs |
Safety Dive |
Cavern Dive |
Info
| People |
Dive Info |
Attractions |
Climate |
Taxis |
Ferry |
Playa del Carmen |
Playa Paraiso, Xcalacoco |
Tulum, Coba, Bocapaila, Punta Alen
| Xcaret, Calica, Paamul |
Xpuha, Kantenah, Puerto Aventuras |
Xcacel, Chemuyil, Akumal |
