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Things to do in Playa del Carmen: the best plan mixes town, beach, jungle and sea, and I’ve spent over 30 years working in all four. This is the plan I give friends when they visit, not a tourist brochure. The short answer: walk Fifth Avenue, spend a morning at the beach, swim in a … Read more
You arrive in Playa del Carmen, look at that turquoise water and wonder what is down there. You have never dived, and you have no certification. Good news: you do not need one to start. Our discover scuba diving Playa del Carmen experience is an introduction to the sport. You begin with a 2-hour class … Read more
A Dos Ojos cenote dive is one of the most complete cavern diving experiences on the planet — two connected cenotes linked by a system of crystal-clear water tunnels that includes the famous Barbie Line and the Bat Cave. I’ve been diving the Mexican Caribbean for 33 years, and I still bring groups here every … Read more
The Devil’s Throat dive in Cozumel is one of the most sought-after dives for certified divers who already have some experience under their belt and want something beyond a flat, calm reef — think stone tunnels, natural chimneys, and a wall that drops off into deep blue nothing. I’ve been diving the Mexican Caribbean for … Read more
Quick answer: Shark Point Playa del Carmen is the bull shark dive site where Deep Mexico runs its winter shark dives. It sits a short boat ride from the marina at about 24 to 30 meters, and it is where certified divers observe female bull sharks under a guided protocol. If you are researching bull … Read more
Angelita cenote diving offers something you won’t find anywhere else on the planet: a cloud of hydrogen sulfide that, suspended in crystal-clear freshwater, looks exactly like an underground river complete with banks, fallen logs, and mist drifting over its surface. I’ve been diving the Mexican Caribbean for 33 years, I’m the founder of Deep Mexico … Read more
Quick answer: On guided dives at Shark Point, bull sharks are not treated as aggressive animals hunting divers. With small groups, the right depth, and clear protocols, the real experience in Playa del Carmen is controlled observation, not chaos. If you are asking whether bull sharks are dangerous, this article answers that question with real … Read more
Snorkeling tours in Playa del Carmen are the simplest way to experience the Mesoamerican Reef without needing a dive certification or any prior experience in the water. I’ve been diving the Mexican Caribbean for 33 years, and here’s what I’ve learned: a good snorkeling tour isn’t just about jumping in the ocean — it’s about … Read more
The Advanced Open Water certification is the PADI course that pushes your depth limit from 18 to 30 meters and opens the door to specialty dives like navigation, deep diving, night diving, or underwater photography. If you already hold your Open Water certification you earned as a beginner and you’re wondering what comes next, this … Read more
I’ve been diving the Mexican Caribbean for 33 years, and if you ask me where to experience the best drift dive in the region, the answer is always the same: Cozumel diving. The best part is you don’t need to switch hotels to make it happen — you can stay in Playa del Carmen and … Read more