Scuba Diving Courses in Playa del Carmen | 2026 Guide
What if, instead of taking your scuba course in an indoor pool back home, you got certified in Mexico? Few people know it, but Playa del Carmen has become one of the best places in the world to learn scuba diving. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced diver, you’ll find crystal-clear water, PADI-certified instructors […]
How Much Does Diving in Cozumel Cost?
In Cozumel, Mexico, a 2-dive ocean trip costs 3,900 MXN (about US$210) from Playa del Carmen by ferry, or 4,100 MXN (about US$220) by speedboat. It all depends on the type of activity. A try dive (Discover Scuba Diving) costs around 3,000 MXN (about US$160), and trips to the cenotes cost 3,400 to 4,000 MXN […]
Try Diving in a Cenote: Everything You Need to Know
Many people know that hidden beneath the lush jungle of the Riviera Maya are natural treasures unlike anywhere else in the world: the cenotes. These freshwater sinkholes, formed by the collapse of limestone caverns, offer a fascinating setting where sunlight dances between the roots and the rocks. But what few people know is that it’s […]
Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen: The Complete Guide
Playa del Carmen sits on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, on the Caribbean Sea. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can dive in a cenote, explore a reef and visit a wreck. The seabed is varied and in very good condition. You’ll come across turtles, eagle rays and […]
How to Plan a Scuba Diving Trip to Mexico
Planning a dive trip to Mexico isn’t just about booking a hotel and choosing a dive center. That’s part of it, but not all of it! Mexico offers very different experiences depending on the region: the warm, turquoise Caribbean Sea, the drift dives of Cozumel, and above all the cenotes, which are unique in the […]
Cenote Prices in Playa del Carmen: Everything You Need to Know
Cenotes are among the most memorable experiences of a trip to the Riviera Maya. Every year, these natural freshwater pools draw thousands of visitors who come to swim, snorkel or scuba dive. But before you jump in, one question always comes up: How much does it cost? Between entrance fees that vary from one cenote […]
Cenote Diving: The 7 Best Cenote Dive Sites near Tulum, Mexico
Mexico’s cenotes are among the most impressive natural treasures of the Yucatán Peninsula. Formed over thousands of years, these crystal-clear freshwater sinkholes offer spectacular landscapes where limestone cliffs, lush vegetation and bright shades of blue come together. Once considered sacred places by the Maya, cenotes are now a must for adventure-seeking travelers, and above all […]
Cenote Taak Bi Ha: Everything You Need to Know
Cenote Taak Bi Ha is one of the hidden gems of the Yucatán Peninsula, in Mexico, known for its crystal-clear water, its peaceful atmosphere and its unspoiled natural setting. Its name, which comes from the Mayan language, reflects the rich nature that surrounds this exceptional place. Away from the tourist crowds, this semi-open cenote offers […]
Cenote Chac Mool: Everything You Need to Know
Probably one of the best cenotes in the Riviera Maya, in my opinion. Cenote Chac Mool is loved by divers from all over the world for its spectacular light shows, its easy entrances, its huge underground chambers, its impressive halocline and its air dome. The site offers a unique experience, for diving as well as […]
Is Mexico Expensive?
No, overall, Mexico isn’t an expensive country for travelers from the United States, although the cost of living varies from one region and city to another. In destinations like Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Los Cabos or Puerto Vallarta, which are among the country’s main tourist cities, the cost of living is higher than most travelers […]