Things to Do in Cozumel: My 2026 Guide
Just off the coast of the Riviera Maya, Cozumel is much more than an island for a day at the beach. World-famous for its exceptional underwater scenery, it draws divers and travelers every year who come to discover its reefs, its crystal-clear water and its impressive marine life. But diving is far from the only […]
Cenote Nicte-Ha: Everything You Need to Know
Cenote Nicte-Ha owes its poetic name to a tragic Mayan legend: the story of a young woman in love, turned by the gods into a white water lily so she could live forever in the waters of a sacred cenote. “Nicte-Ha” means “Water Flower” in Mayan, and the dozens of water lilies still floating on […]
Sargassum in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
In 2026, the Riviera Maya is going through its worst sargassum season on record. The amounts have already passed the 2025 records, with more than 105,000 metric tons collected and nearly 119,000 metric tons expected by the end of the year. Millions of tons are also floating in the Caribbean, with significant costs for the […]
Weather in Mexico: Everything You Need to Know
The weather in Mexico varies enormously from region to region, but the Riviera Maya enjoys a particularly pleasant tropical climate all year round. Located on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo, the region attracts millions of travelers every year thanks to its warm temperatures, its beaches and its water activities, especially scuba diving. In this […]
Are There Crocodiles in Mexico’s Cenotes?
Yes, there can be crocodiles in some cenotes in Mexico, but not in all of them. This is mainly the case at a few specific sites like Casa Cenote near Tulum, where a resident crocodile is known to locals and guides. The different crocodiles in Mexico In the Yucatán Peninsula, there are mainly 2 species: […]
Where Can You See Turtles in Playa del Carmen?
Swimming with turtles is an activity you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Mexico, especially in Playa del Carmen! There are several places around Playa del Carmen to swim with them. Sian Ka’an, Akumal, Cozumel and Tulum are all places where you can swim with turtles near Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen Contrary to […]
The 9 Scuba Hand Signals Every Diver Should Know
As everyone knows, you can’t talk underwater. So we communicate with simple, clear and universal signals. It’s the basic language that keeps everyone safe, lets you understand each other quickly and avoids misunderstandings. The goal isn’t to learn 50 complicated gestures, but to master the ones that come up all the time. Here are the […]
Advanced Open Water Diver: Your Dive Options in Playa del Carmen
Diving in the Riviera Maya means enjoying an area where several types of diving are available within a very small radius. A short distance from Playa del Carmen, you’ll find coastal reefs with a good variety of fish, cenotes famous for their visibility and geological formations, and a few wrecks suited to recreational diving. This […]
Sharks in Mexico: Everything You Need to Know
Mexico is an ideal destination for discovering sharks, with different species to see depending on the region and the time of year! From the impressive whale sharks, completely harmless to humans, to the bull sharks you can meet while diving in Playa del Carmen, the Riviera Maya is a true paradise for marine life lovers! […]
Have There Ever Been Bull Shark Attacks in Playa del Carmen, Mexico?
The presence of bull sharks in Playa del Carmen can be intimidating, especially when you know they come close to the coast for several months of the year, from mid-November to mid-March. Yet no bull shark attack on a diver taking part in a guided bull shark dive in Playa del Carmen has been recorded […]