Punta Venado

Classic Caribbean reef drift dive near Playa del Carmen.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a classic Caribbean reef system, typically explored as a gentle to moderate drift dive. It features sloping reef walls with healthy coral formations, large barrel sponges, and numerous overhangs hiding lobsters and moray eels. Divers can expect to see a wide variety of reef fish, sea turtles, and occasionally spotted eagle rays cruising by.
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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

drift divecoral reefturtlebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

green turtlehawksbill turtlesouthern stingrayspotted eagle raygreat barracudagreen moray eelqueen angelfishhorse-eye jackspiny lobsterbarrel spongesea fan

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow reef sections for beginners and deeper areas with potential currents for experienced divers.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

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