Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Diving Mexico

If you stay inland, you are probably enthusiastic to get to your nearest coast to get a taste of diving to see what wonders it may hold. Diving is a really exciting activity if done in the right place, but finding the right place is not as easy as consulting with the local travel agency for a map to the nearest shore. To get to the best diving spots you need to think big on a worldwide level and diving Mexico can be an awesome adventure because they have a variety of diving spots.

Scuba diving in Mexico is famous for its beautiful marine life and its clear coral reefs. Don’t stress out about getting lost in Mexico and not being able to find the perfect dive spot because Mexico’s coast is scattered with dive resorts, towns and information centers that you can easily stay or make an inquiry in. Dive holidays in Mexico usually come in great packages and many times are combined with the travel accommodations.

Places to look forward to when diving in Mexico

If you’d like to be in awe of the majestic beauty of nature, set your eyes on the Great Maya Reef. It is the second largest reef system in the world and has a galore of marine species and coral formations. It has great underwater currents flowing at average temperature so that its marine life and coral formations develop in a unique way.

The Great Maya Reef is the place to be for a great scuba dive, snorkel or a simple swim. With its crystal clear waters it allows you to witness all that its submarine world has to offer. The best view when observing fine corals, fishes and wrecks even when you are diving deep.

Divers interested in a tourism experience to add to the diving should head to Riviera Maya which is just parallel to the Carribean coastline of Quintana Roo, Mexico. There you can find the best place to check into all-inclusive resorts for your enjoyment. Majestic sites such as the historical Mayan ruins of Tulum and the ancient Chichen Itza are places that can be visited in that area. Divers in the Riviera Maya area will find interest scuba diving in the Belize Barrier reef – the second biggest coral reef system in the world.

Those seeking an island experience should visit Cozumel. The Cozumel dive spots promise well preserved coral reefs which will definitely make you dive into the deeper depths for exploration. The town of San Miguel de Cozumel located in the northern part of the island is the largest town in the area and the place where all tourists around the world go shopping for gear and stay in the many Cozumel dive resorts. Divers in the Cozumel island will enjoy the coral swim-through’s in the Palancar Reef located in the southwestern side.

There’s more to explore

Additional to the major diving spots around Mexico mentioned here, there are more than 70 other dive Mexico sites with tons of reef formations and giant corals. More than 500 species exist on the reef and are well protected by marine reserves. It is no wonder why Mexico is ranked in the top 10 tourist dive destinations in the world.

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