This dive site is a classic Playa del Carmen drift dive, famous for its beautiful finger-like coral formations creating a unique underwater landscape. The typically moderate current allows divers to glide effortlessly over the reef, observing abundant marine life like turtles, moray eels, and schools of fish. The varied topography provides numerous hiding spots for lobsters and other crustaceans.
Punta Tunich
Exciting drift dive over finger-like coral reef formations.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Southern Stingray
Green Moray
Spiny Squat Lobster
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Stoplight Parrotfish
Sea Fan
Turtle
Queen Angelfish
Sergeant Major
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Typically a fast drift dive requiring good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
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Current Strength:
Moderate
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Shallow barrier reef, mild currents, excellent for night diving.
