This dive site on Cozumel's remote east coast offers a completely different experience from the sheltered west side. It features dramatic, untouched coral formations and a wild, rugged seascape. Dives here are highly condition-dependent and are only for experienced divers comfortable with strong currents and surge.
Chen Rio
Pristine, rugged east coast reef for advanced divers only.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
drift divecoral reefturtlesharkadvanced onlystrong currentswide anglemexicocozumel
Marine Life
Grouper
Green Sea Turtle
Nurse Shark
Southern Eagle Ray
Hard Coral
Gorgonian
Spiny Squat Lobster
Hawksbill Turtle
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Exposed to open ocean with strong currents and surge.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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