This dive site features enormous coral pinnacles rising from a sandy bottom, forming spectacular canyons and swim-throughs. Known as 'Bricks' due to its block-like formations, it offers a classic Cozumel drift diving experience. The vibrant reef is home to a huge diversity of Caribbean marine life.
Palancar Pinnacle / Palancar Bricks
Spectacular coral pinnacles with fun swim-throughs and vibrant reef life.
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
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Green Sea Turtle
Hawksbill Turtle
Spotted Eagle Ray
Nurse Shark
Barracuda
Splendid Toadfish
Queen Angelfish
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Goliath Grouper
Spiny Squat Lobster
Gorgonian
Brain Coral
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Depth can easily exceed 18m/60ft and currents are common.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
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