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Punta Sur Reef

Punta Sur Reef

Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Photo: Šarūnas Burdulis from USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

About this site

Cozumel's southernmost reef system featuring dramatic drop-offs, massive coral pinnacles, and the famous 'Devil's Throat' chimney. Strong currents bring nutrient-rich waters attracting pelagic species and large sea turtles on this world-class Caribbean drift dive.

Conditions

Country
Mexico
Region
Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Max depth
18–30 m
Visibility
25–40 m
Water temperature
26–29°C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best season
May to September
Type
Wall
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Wall
  • Reef
  • Drift
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Turtles
  • Barracuda
  • Coral
  • Groupers
Photo: Šarūnas Burdulis from USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

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