Going to Riviera Maya

gobytron · #1 01-27-2016, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

We went to Cozumel a few years back. The reefs are beautiful. Not as many fish as Hawaii, but tonnes of seafans and sponges, Barracuda, and LIONFISH (bastards). I haven't been to mainland Mexico. Some people say the day trip to Cozumel from the mainland for diving or snorkeling is too arduous, but most people say it's totally worth it.

Where do you stay in Cozumel?

hillegom · #2 01-27-2016, 07:53 PM

+1 to Akumal. Saw lots of turtles there. And if you swim far out, to the breakers, there is a lot of of life. Saw a basking shark.
Don't remember the name of the beach, but its in front of a dive shop, lol
Also nice ruins to see at Tulum. Bring your snorkel and fins with you there, as there are some reefs to swim at. I didn't know that so didn't have my bathing suit.
Where are you staying?

Apo Reefer · #3 01-27-2016, 09:41 PM

Snorkeling in Cozumel is nice but I love Isla Mojeres.

IanWR · #4 01-27-2016, 11:45 PM

I would recommend doing a snorkel or dive in a cenote. Was one of the coolest things we did.

The Guy · #5 01-28-2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BC564

Where abouts are you staying.....close to Playa Del Carmen or? There is a sweet bay you need to check out..... Akamal Beach. Always sea turtles there..... seen an eagle ray and squid...tons of fish.....PM me if you want any other info for the area. Cozumel has awesome snorkeling...

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Originally Posted by shiftline

I have been there a few times! What resort are you staying at? I have ever diving in playa deal Carmen and snorkelled some cnotes (dos ohos). Xel ha and random beaches. Lots of grey stuff to see there

We are staying at Barceló Maya beach resort, it was recommend by my mechanic he's been going there for 10 years and says it's one of the best along there.
We are going to Xcaret to do a day of river floating and snorkeling sounds like an awesome place.

Reef Pilot · #6 01-28-2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by The Guy

We are going to Xcaret to do a day of river floating and snorkeling sounds like an awesome place.

Xcaret is great. Was the highlight of our trip 2 years ago. I was not that impressed with the snorkeling and corals though. I guess I have been spoiled by Maui.

Apo Reefer · #7 01-28-2016, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Xcaret is great. Was the highlight of our trip 2 years ago. I was not that impressed with the snorkeling and corals though. I guess I have been spoiled by Maui.

I was not impressed on snorkelling at Xcaret, only a few fish here in there and that's about it. Or maybe I'm just used to the reef that I grew up with