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Palancar Caves

Palancar Caves

Cozumel, Mexico

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Palancar Caves
This reef has countless caves, tunnels and canyons, and even though it's classified to be a deep dive, the shallow part of the reef comes to within 6m of the surface. The pristine coral formation forms large amounts of gullies, overhangs and buttresses. Palancar caves has an abundant of marine life.

Palancar Caves Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Cave

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life
  • Snapper
  • Big Eyes
  • Squirrelfish
  • Spotted Eagle Ray
  • Green Turtle
  • Grunts
Weather Conditions
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