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.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
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

