Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Veracruz
Ready to check out the best sites in Veracruz for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 9 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Veracruz to suit your needs.
#1 - La Virgen
Mexico, Southern Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz
NW point of Anegada de Adentro
La Virgen is also known as Punta de la Virgen, Anegadita.
#2 - Lobos
Mexico, Southern Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz
It is a very small island frequented by divers in Mexico City and surrounding area divers. Once passed the red tape -done by the shop- you are on to a very memorable dive.
If travelling to Lobos, consider taking a small present -bottle of licor- to the lighthouse keepers. They will be very appreciative, though they will not show it right off hand.
Island near Tuxpan and Tamiahua Veracruz... only reachable with a special permission by PEMEX -Mexican Petroleum Company. Permission is usually granted to certified dive shops.
Lobos is also known as Isla de Lobos.
#3 - C-50 Rivapalacios
Mexico, Southern Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz
Artificial reef, 90ft depth, first and second cover 80 to 70ft cover. Alive and in very good condition.
Need to arrive by boat, local dive operators may easily lead.
#4 - Sueste
Mexico, Southern Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz
Abundantes lairones (morena verde)
Boya del sureste de la anegada de adentro
#5 - Ahogado del Arquitecto
Mexico, Southern Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz
Small island with lots of wildlife hidden in the tip where the current hits
Near the remains of the "Russian"
#6 - Caomex
Mexico, Southern Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz
Place for all types of divers. Abundant Lairon (morena verde)
Near the remains of the "Russian"
#7 - Punta Dorado
Mexico, Southern Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz
Buen recorrido hacia el norte o despues de 5 min al sur para pasar la zona dragada
Boya cercana a la baliza verde