Cozumel (Santa Rosa Wall)
Mexico · Quintana RooNear Arrecifes de Cozumel
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
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Strong
Access
Boat
Best time
November-May
Recommended certification
Drift Diver
Approx. price
70 USD / dive
Plan your dive
- Best time
- November-May
- Approx. price
- 70 USD / dive
One of the most famous drift walls in Cozumel, with cave-like coral formations and strong current.
Protection status
Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel
Sources consulted: pelagicventuresscuba.com
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
41 species documented in Cozumel (Santa Rosa Wall)
Data DeficientLangosta espinosa del Caribe
Panulirus argus
Least ConcernMorena verde
Gymnothorax funebris
VulnerableTiburón nodriza
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Near ThreatenedTiburón toro
Carcharhinus leucas
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Abanico de mar púrpura
Gorgonia ventalina
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Carabela portuguesa
Physalia physalis
Ecosystem
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