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Cerebros

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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all levels

Shallow reef dive known for huge brain coral formations.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is named for its impressive, large brain coral formations that create a unique and memorable underwater landscape. It's a classic Playa del Carmen reef, often enjoyed as a gentle drift dive along a healthy coral system teeming with colorful fish, eels, and crustaceans.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

coral reefdrift diveturtlebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

brain coralgreen turtlehawksbill turtlemoray eelsouthern stingrayspiny lobstergreat barracudafrench angelfishqueen angelfishparrotfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Shallow depth and gentle drift make it accessible for most divers.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.8°C

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