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Wall reefMarine Protected Area

Palancar Reef

Near Cozumel Reefs

Depth: 10–35 mLevel: Advanced Open WaterNovember-May
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A band some 5 km long of coral formations on the south-west of the island, with tunnels, caves and deep walls. It divides into several sectors — Gardens, Caves, Bricks, Horseshoe — of differing difficulty.

Depth

10–35 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water

Average visibility

35 m

Protection status

Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park

Sources consulted: pelagicventuresscuba.com

Location

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1 park within 30 km.

Palancar Reef: 40 documented species

Ecosystem

ReefWall

Nearby parks

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

12 km away

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Same country: Mexico

Same country: Mexico

Same country: Mexico

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Moderate to strong

Access

Boat

Best season

November-May

Recommended certification

Drift Diver

Approx. price

70 USD / dive

Plan your dive

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

Mexico · Cozumel, 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

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