Punta Sur
Also known as: Devil's Throat, Cathedral, Punta Celerain
Best time to dive
January to December; November to April
What you might see
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Nurse sharkPossible
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - deep wall/cavern dive site, unsuitable for snorkeling
Safety notes
Strong current, depth/nitrogen narcosis risk, silt-out in narrow cave passages, entrapment/overhead-environment risk, decompression risk if not managed; located within Cozumel Reefs National Park - protected marine park, no touching coral/marine life, spearfishing and anchoring on reef prohibited
Permits & fees
Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel marine park fee, reported around US$5 (~90 MXN) per day as of recent years (fee has increased periodically, e.g. from $2 to $4.50 in 2021 and higher since); typically collected by the dive operator and included in or added to trip cost - VERIFY current exact amount with operator
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.