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Pared Verde

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Deep drift dive along a wall of green sponges.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a classic drift dive along a vertical wall famous for its vibrant green sponges and large barrel sponges. The wall, which starts around 15 meters, features numerous overhangs and ledges providing shelter for moray eels, lobsters, and crabs. Divers enjoy the beautiful topography and healthy reef life while drifting in the Caribbean current.

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

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Marine Life

green moray eelhawksbill turtlegreen turtlegreat barracudaspiny lobsterchannel clinging crabqueen angelfishbarrel spongegorgonian sea fan

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Depth reaches 30m and it's a drift dive, requiring good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Moderate

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