Tulum · Akumal · Cozumel · Playa del Carmen

The Riviera Maya, a stretch of Caribbean coastline on the northeastern Yucatán Peninsula, is home to the second-largest coral reef in the world,
the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.

The reef is known for its variety of underwater scenery including coral formations such as canyons, tunnels, and swim-throughs, as well as being home to more than 65 species of stony coral, 350 species of mollusk, more than 500 species of fish, and larger vertebrates like sea turtles, rays, nurse sharks, etc.

Due to its warm waters and superb visibility, the diving experience here is accessible and enjoyable virtually year-round. The Riviera Maya is an ideal destination for both beginners and experienced divers seeking unique and mesmerizing adventures.

The barrier reef that runs along this coast provides some of the best opportunities in the world to feel immersed within, and marvel at, the vibrant underwater natural world. It is from this pristine and protected stretch of coast containing such a concentrated degree of biodiversity that divers can observe firsthand the diverse reef positively teeming with spectacular marine life.