This dive site is a classic Caribbean reef system, typically explored as a gentle to moderate drift dive. It features sloping reef walls with healthy coral formations, large barrel sponges, and numerous overhangs hiding lobsters and moray eels. Divers can expect to see a wide variety of reef fish, sea turtles, and occasionally spotted eagle rays cruising by.
Punta Venado
Classic Caribbean reef drift dive near Playa del Carmen.
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 Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
drift divecoral reefturtlebeginner friendlywide angle
Marine Life
Southern Stingray
Green Moray
Spiny Squat Lobster
Hawksbill Turtle
Southern Eagle Ray
Horse-Eye Jack
Bull Shark
Sponge
Sea Fan
Barracuda
Queen Angelfish
Spotted Eagle Ray
Green Sea Turtle
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow reef sections for beginners and deeper areas with potential currents for experienced divers.
Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
Nearby Dive Sites
Explore other dive sites in the area
Shallow barrier reef, mild currents, excellent for night diving.
