Santa Rosa

Famous Cozumel wall dive with dramatic swim-throughs and canyons.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Santa Rosa, is a renowned location within Cozumel's impressive underwater wall. It’s consistently ranked among the most popular dives due to its dramatic topography. The area features towering coral columns that are beautifully separated by sandy expanses and deep canyons which slope downwards into the abyss. A key element of the dive is the presence of numerous swim-through tunnels, adding a unique and spectacular dimension to the experience. This creates an engaging dive with varied terrain and exciting passageways.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divedrift divecoral reefswim-throughdeep diveturtlewide angle

Marine Life

Green Sea TurtleHawksbill TurtleSpotted Eagle RaySplendid ToadfishGreat BarracudaAngelfishGrouperLarge Barrel Sponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires excellent buoyancy control for deep swim-throughs and managing drift.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.6°C

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