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  5. Cozumel (Santa Rosa Wall)
Drift wallMarine Protected Area

Cozumel (Santa Rosa Wall)

Near Cozumel Reefs

Depth: 15–35 mLevel: Advanced Open WaterNovember-May
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A vertical drop beginning at around 15 m, with overhangs and swim-throughs that make it one of the classic walls of the Caribbean. It is always dived as a drift on the island's permanent current.

Depth

15–35 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water

Average visibility

35 m

One of the most famous drift walls in Cozumel, with cave-like coral formations and strong current.

Protection status

Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park

Sources consulted: pelagicventuresscuba.com

Location

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1 park within 30 km.

Cozumel (Santa Rosa Wall): 41 documented species

Ecosystem

Wall

Nearby parks

What is there to see on land, near this site?

9 km away

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Same country: Mexico

Same country: Mexico

Same country: Mexico

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Strong

Access

Boat

Best season

November-May

Recommended certification

Drift Diver

Approx. price

70 USD / dive

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Best season
November-May
Approx. price
70 USD / dive
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Same country: Mexico

Mexico · Quintana Roo
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Common Sea FanNot Evaluated

Common Sea Fan

Gorgonia ventalina

SkipjackLeast Concern

Skipjack

Katsuwonus pelamis

Blue CrabNot Evaluated

Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

Great Land CrabNot Evaluated

Great Land Crab

Cardisoma guanhumi

Atlantic Ghost CrabNot Evaluated

Atlantic Ghost Crab

Ocypode quadrata

Portuguese Man-of-warNot Evaluated

Portuguese Man-of-war

Physalia physalis

Queen ConchNot Evaluated

Queen Conch

Lobatus gigas

Spotted Eagle RayEndangered

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

Grooved Brain CoralCritically Endangered

Grooved Brain Coral

Diploria labyrinthiformis

Elkhorn CoralCritically Endangered

Elkhorn Coral

Acropora palmata

Staghorn CoralCritically Endangered

Staghorn Coral

Acropora cervicornis

Branching Fire CoralNot Evaluated

Branching Fire Coral

Millepora alcicornis

See all 41 species found here

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UNESCO
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ParkCozumel Reefs9 km away
CountryMexico
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