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Bandera

Bandera

Cancun, Mexico

Depth
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10m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Bandera

Cancun, Mexico

Bandera
Depth
Depth Icon

10m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Bandera
Bandera is situated midway between Cancun and Isla mujeres. It's a long coral reef enveloped in elk horn coral and spotted with many overhangs and ledges. It's also known to be one of the more beatiful dive sites in cancun and has a wide variety of marine life.

Bandera Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2
CNS Load (45 min)

7% at 8m / 36%

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Marine Life
  • Angelfish
  • Barracuda
  • Jackfish
  • Jacks
  • Lobsters
  • Moray Eels
  • Pompano
  • Turtles
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Location
Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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