Caribbean
Diving
There's a fantastic world beneath the mexican Caribbean's transparent waters.
This is known as the Great Maya Reef, the second-largest in the world, where
different species of corals, multicolored tropical fish and marine flora and
fauna of incomparable beauty make their home. That's why diving off the coast
of the Riviera Maya is an experience that frequently becomes habit-forming.
Cave
Diving The Riviera
Maya is known for its many subterranean rivers and "cenotes",
formed by the filtering of rain water through the limestone,
the earth's main component in this region, making this zone ideal
for that unique and exciting type of diving known as cave diving.
Snorkeling
Beyond a doubt, snorkeling is the best way to see underwater life in the Riviera
Maya, with the least possible amount of equipment: a pair of fins, a
snorkel and a visor. From the surface, you can admire the sea stars,
the multicolored fish and the rock formations covered with moss, and
get a clear picture of everything
to be found in the depths of the "cenotes" and the Caribbean sea.
Watch
the Flags.
Swimming in the Riviera maya is primarily safe as it is protected by the second
largest coral reef barrier in the world. However, danger from undertow can occur.
Visitors should follow the flag system to know when and where to swim.
Green Flag: Water completely safe
for swimming, but use commonsense. Yellow Flag: Water
somewhat rough; swim with caution. Red Flag: Water very
rough; swim with extreme caution. Stay near the water's edge. Black Flag: Absolutely
no swimming; too dangerous.
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Watch
the Flags.
