Scuba divers exploring the vibrant coral reefs of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, teeming with diverse marine life.
Mexico · Southwest reef

Paso del Cedral

Best time to dive

January to December; December to May

What you might see

  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Nurse sharkLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typically marketed as a snorkel site (boat-access drift reef)

Safety notes

Buoyancy control needed to avoid contact with coral; Marine Park no-touch rules enforced

Permits & fees

Cozumel National Marine Park fee (~$3-5 USD/day); mooring-buoy-only, no anchoring

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Cozumel

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

Also in Mexico