Diving Near Cancun

Considered the heart of the Mexican Caribbean, Cancun is one of the most popular resort destinations in the country. Cancun City and its offshore L-shaped island area known as Isla Cancun, are located on the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean seashore, one of Mexico’s easternmost points. With proximity to nearby Mayan cultural centers and offshore islands, there’s a little something for everyone in Cancun. The gorgeous beaches, great weather, and amazingly clear and clean waters are huge pulls for many tourists worldwide.

The tropical climate in Cancun is pretty stable year round (the average temperature lingers around 83 degrees F). June to September are the hottest and most rainy months of the year but still plenty of sunshine and fantastic warm water for snorkeling & diving. Also, the hurricane season peaks in September and October so keep an eye on the forecasts and, although they don’t come every year, definitely get travel insurance just in case. The good news is that we are almost at the southern end of this area and are rarely affected, as hurricanes do not hit the area every year...The autumn-winter months are considered by many to be the best times to visit Cancun as the hurricane season is over and there is lower humidity.

Once a thriving cultural center, the area was essential for the Mayan fishing and maritime trades. Once almost forgotten, during the late 1980's Cancun became a Mecca for local and foreign visitors, rich with history, breathtaking natural sites, warm seas and pillow soft sand and thus, it’s not overly surprising that so many luxurious resorts and hotels can be found here. One of the highlights is the cuisine available in every area of the city. Food lovers can enjoy delicacies of the most exceptional chefs in the world, making it possible to sample a new cuisine each day of your vacation; from traditional foods to cutting edge fusions, high end restaurants to cute and quaint street food stands. Thanks to its strategic location, Cancun is close to a good array of cultural and natural attractions. Many visitors combine the adventure of visiting an archaeological site with other interesting stops and a swim at cenotes. You can rent a car and do the drive yourself, but most people book either a private guide or take a group tour for simplicity. Also nearby, one can visit the Underwater Sculpture Museum at MUSA, in which over 500 sculptures were built and installed in the blue shallow waters in an attempt to rebuild the reef system. Enjoy The Nightlife You are in the Mexican Caribbean’s party center after all! The northern part of Zona Hotelera is called Punta Cancun and is the nightlife party area with plenty of clubs and tourist bars.