Palancar Reef
Mexico · Cozumel, Quintana RooNear Arrecifes de Cozumel
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
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Moderate to 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
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.
40 species documented in Palancar Reef
Data DeficientLangosta espinosa del Caribe
Panulirus argus
Least ConcernMorena verde
Gymnothorax funebris
VulnerableTiburón nodriza
Ginglymostoma cirratum
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
Caracola reina
Lobatus gigas
Ecosystem
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