No photos yet
1Moc Che Deep
Moc Che Deep is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Playa del Carmen which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen
The top 17 dive and snorkel sites in Playa del Carmen, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Playa del Carmen guide
- dive sites
- 17
- dive shops
- 27
- reviews
- 5
17 sites, ranked by diver reviews
No photos yet
2Jardines
Part of Playa del carmen reefs. Jardines is also known as Gardens.
BeginnerMax depth 20 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
3Pared Verde
It's a wall full of small life, with some eels and some medium fishes. The current it's strong, but if you are in the right position, you could travel along the wall without effort, and then the boat retrieve you when you reach the surface. If you are lucky, you could some big rays It's near the shore, but too far to reach it by enter from the shore. Any dive center will take you there by boat Pared Verde is also known as Green wall.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
4Tortugas Reef
A beautiful drift dive with lots of turtles on every dive. You will need a boat to get to the dive site. From Playa del Carmen is only around 10 to 15min from shore. Tortugas Reef is also known as Turtle Reef.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
5Aquarius Playa Maroma
Aquarius Playa Maroma is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Playa del Carmen which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
6Sitio de los tiburones toro
This Spot is where you can find bull sharks in November, December and January. Usually, a boat wil take you from the shore Sitio de los tiburones toro is also known as Bull Shark spot.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
7Barracuda
Usually the 2nd dive after the turtle garden. South of Playa del Carmen, near Xcaret.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
8No photos yet
9No photos yet
10Moc Che Shallow
Moc Che Shallow is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Playa del Carmen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
11Chun-Zumbul Reef
Chun-Zumbul Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Playa del Carmen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
12No photos yet
13Polo Profundo
Out of the Grand Sunset Princess. Polo Profundo is also known as Deep Pole.
BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
14Chun-zumbul
Chun-zumbul is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Playa del Carmen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
15Mamitas
For the cooler months of the year between November and March you can experience a shark dive that'll set your heart racing and adrenaline pumping. Every day we experienced about ten female Bull Sharks that came in close enough to touch and I have videos to prove it. Just a few hundred metres from the swimmers on the beach, this is a sandy expanse as expected with lots of Ramora, Trigger and other inquisitive fish join in the encounters. Small boats used by a few of the many Dive centres in the area make the 3 minute shift to this point where at least 10 female Bull Sharks lurk at 25metres
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
16Coco Beach
Coco Beach is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Playa del Carmen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
17Cueva de Pargo
Cueva de Pargo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Playa del Carmen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 12.1 ftBoat entry
Playa del Carmen diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Playa del Carmen for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 17 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 Playa del Carmen?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Playa del Carmen are Moc Che Deep (5.0 from 1 review), Jardines (5.0 from 1 review) and Pared Verde (5.0 from 1 review).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Playa del Carmen?
The top-rated beginner sites are Jardines (5.0 from 1 review), Tortugas Reef (4.0 from 1 review) and Aquarius Playa Maroma (4.0 from 1 review).
Are there dive shops in Playa del Carmen?
Zentacle lists 27 dive shops in Playa del Carmen. The top-rated are Dive Life (5.0 from 233 reviews) and Blue Life (5.0 from 233 reviews).