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Palancar Caves

Palancar Caves

Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Photo: Matthew T Rader · CC BY-SA 4.0

About this site

A stunning section of Cozumel's Palancar Reef featuring massive coral formations that create spectacular swim-throughs and caverns. The cathedral-like structures allow divers to explore dramatic light beams filtering through openings in the reef.

Conditions

Country
Mexico
Region
Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Max depth
10–30 m
Visibility
25–40 m
Water temperature
26–29°C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best season
May to September
Type
Cave
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Cave
  • Reef
  • Drift
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Turtles
  • Coral
Photo: Matthew T Rader · CC BY-SA 4.0

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