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1C-58 Wreck
Mine Sweeper wreck SE of Punta Cancun C-58 Wreck is also known as C 58, Tulum shipwreck.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Cancún
The top 13 dive and snorkel sites in Cancún, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Cancún guide
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4Ultrafreeze Wreck
Tugboat sunk as an artificial reef. Approx 2 miles South of the Mujeres island
IntermediateMax depth 91.9 ftBoat entry
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5Santo Remedio
Santo Remedio is a 4.5-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
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6Chitales
This is a very popular reef of Cancun. Just north of Punta Cancun.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
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8San Toribio
ESE of Punta Cancun (between the C-58 Mine Sweeper and the Cuevas de Afuera)
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
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El Meco
A great place for learning to dive or just to spend the morning diving and snorkeling. There are companies that provide tours via jetski for snorkeling. There have been Turtle, Porpoise and Barracaduda El Meco is also known as Meco.
BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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10La Boya de los Locos
East of Punta Nizuc; 21 km of Cancun hotel area
BeginnerMax depth 29.5 ftBoat entry
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11El Tunel
El Tunel is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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12La Jardinera de la Esperanza
Sculptures made by Jason de Caires Taylor and placed here November 2009. Punta Nizuc; southern border of the National Marine Park of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc. La Jardinera de la Esperanza is also known as The Gardener of Hope.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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13Cancún diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Cancún for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 13 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Cancún?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Cancún are C-58 Wreck (5.0 from 4 reviews), Punta Negra (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Grampin (5.0 from 2 reviews).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Cancún?
The top-rated beginner sites are Punta Negra (5.0 from 2 reviews), Grampin (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Santo Remedio (4.5 from 2 reviews).
Are there dive shops in Cancún?
Zentacle lists 11 dive shops in Cancún. The top-rated are Manta Divers SA de CV (4.9 from 461 reviews) and Squalo Divers (4.8 from 84 reviews).