Snorkeling & Diving
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

After a brief time of instruction even complete beginners can enjoy the Scuba experience in the Playa del Carmen area. The coral reef located just off the Yucatan Peninsula is on of the 2 largest reefs in the world. Many scuba aficionados and local Spanish students find the scuba diving at the Great Maya Reef of Mexico to be first class and some consider it a life altering experience. It can really open your eyes to the diversity of animal and plant life in the ocean world.

The reason that Snorkeling among students in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is so popular is apparent once you see the crystal clear waters off the Yucatan coast. Snorkelers have visibility of up to 90 feet deep in some areas. The Spanish school in Playa del Carmen can arrange special scuba packages to be used in conjunction with your Spanish courses. The packages will include all equipment that can also be rented on an independant basis in the Yucatan area. Beginners may want to rent special devices that can help you stay bouyant while snorkeling in Mexico.

In addition to the magnificent ocean scuba sites, you can also visit the local Cenotes once Spanish classes are out. This fresh water cavern diving is exciting and only recommended for more intermediate divers or those that took the appropriate instruction.

The reefs around the Cancun area have swift currents, but also some of the most varied and concentrated amounts of of ocean life. Due to safety issues with the currents, you must have a high level of experiene to dive in these waters. Isla Mujeres is a particularly popular dive site for all levels. You can also find a large quantity of fan corral, tropical fish, and sponges at Manchones Chicos.

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