Diving in the Mayan Riviera

[Treebeard]

Definitely go to Akumal Bay. We used the Akumal Dive Center which is located next door to the hotel we stayed in. You also should do a cenote dive. Taj Mahal is short drive from Akumal and the guys at the Akumal Dive Center take you right there.

Snorkeling in Akumal Bay is ok. Last time we were there it was kind of silty though. Half Moon bay is a short walk or bike ride north of Akumal Bay and the snorkeling there was much better, lots of coral and fish!

Xel Ha is good but it's not cheap. I would stick to the free stuff in Akumal. There is lots of good info on Loco Gringo. I have booked both of my Akumal stays with them and they are great!

Here are some snorkeling pics from our trip two years ago. These are in Akumal Bay where there are lots of turtles, but like I said, Half Moon Bay has lots more coral and fish.