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

San Clemente

Best time to dive

January to December; November to April

What you might see

  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Nurse sharkPossible
  • 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 a standard snorkel excursion - primarily a boat/drift dive, though shallow reef heads could be seen by strong snorkelers from a boat

Safety notes

Mild current, boat traffic at the surface; less frequently dived/documented than neighboring reefs

Permits & fees

Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park fee applies (approx $5-10 USD/day, or CONANP annual conservation pass approx $89 USD)

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.

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