World dive sites

Mexico Diving

Land Temperature:
Average 24-32°C (75-90°F)

Water Temperature:
25-29°C (77-85°F) in Yucaton.
Socorro Islands average 26°C (79°F) but can drop to 22°C (71°F) in February and March.
Sea of Cortez averages 25-28°C (77-83°F)

When to go:
The Yucaton peninsula (Caribbean Sea) can be dived year round but December to May is best.
June to October is the rainy season with the chance of hurricanes from September to November.

The Baja peninsula (Pacific Ocean) has two seasons. The Sea of Cortez is best from July to October and the Socorro Islands are best from November to May.
February and March are the best months for Humpback whale encounters.

Wetsuit required:
3-5mm

Visibility:
Baja has 20-30m visibility, Yucaton has 30-60m visibility. Cenotes have 100m+ visibility!

Diving types:
Reefs, Walls, Caverns, Caves, Cenotes. Drift Diving. Technical cave diving.

Experience Level:
Beginner to Experienced.

Marine life:
Corals, seafans, sponges, reef fish, turtles, manta rays, eagle rays, barracuda, humpback whales, whale sharks. Schools of sharks including black tip, white tip, silky, silvertip and hammerhead.

After diving:
Climb Popocatepti volcano. Visit a hot springs spa. Ride the Copper Canyon Railway. Go surfing.