Scuba Dive Location: Akumal, Mexico
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| Name: | Akumal |
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| Description: | Akumal is a hidden treasure among the white sands and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Surrounded beaches and swaying palm trees, it is nestled in a natural cove only one hour south of Cancun. Its beautiful coral reefs have created a protected bay, perfect for scuba diving, shore diving and world class scuba diving only a short boat ride away. Diving in Akumal takes place on the world's second largest barrier reef. You will find abundant coral and marine life along three different major spur and groove formations. The deep reef starts at a depth of approximately 60 to 70 feet and extends out in finger like ridges, and drops to between 100 and 140 feet of beautiful canyons. A second reef ranges from 50 to 70 feet in depth, making this a perfect choice for your second dive of the day. The shallow portion of the reef runs between 25 to 45 feet in depth with large Elkhorn formations. This area is ideal for photography and serves as an underwater "classroom" for students participating in training dives. |
| Water Temperature: | Water temperatures average between 28ºC in the summer months and 25ºC in the winter months |
| Diving Suit: | Complete wet suit or Wet suit with shorts. |
| Visibility under water: | Visibility ranges between 50 to 150 feet due to the slight current that keeps the water ever-changing and clear. |
| Climate: | Maximum temperatures around 30ºC and minimum 22ºC. |
| How to get there: | The only means of transport is by plane. You can go to Mexico and may connect the United States (Miami) or Directly to Mexico City and then to Cancun. |
| When to go: | May June July August September October |
| Other Activities: | In addition to visiting the beachs and Akumal Diving centers, you can visit other places like the amusement park Yal-Ku, nature reserve of Akumal, the Gallery Lamanai or else the wildlife park kuxi K'aax. |
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