Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Cancún

Ready to check out the best sites in Cancún for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 13 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Cancún to suit your needs.
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C-58 Wreck

#1 - C-58 Wreck

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

intermediate
(2)
Mine Sweeper wreck SE of Punta Cancun C-58 Wreck is also known as C 58, Tulum shipwreck.
Ultrafreeze Wreck

#2 - Ultrafreeze Wreck

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

intermediate
(1)
Tugboat sunk as an artificial reef. Approx 2 miles South of the Mujeres island
Punta Negra

#3 - Punta Negra

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(1)
ESE of Punta Cancun.
Santo Remedio

#4 - Santo Remedio

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(2)
Santo Remedio is a 4.5-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.
Aristos

#5 - Aristos

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(1)
South of Punta Cancun
Chitales

#6 - Chitales

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(1)
This is a very popular reef of Cancun. Just north of Punta Cancun.
San Toribio

#7 - San Toribio

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(1)
ESE of Punta Cancun (between the C-58 Mine Sweeper and the Cuevas de Afuera)
El Meco

#8 - El Meco

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(1)
A great place for learning to dive or just to spend the morning diving and snorkeling. There are companies that provide tours via jetski for snorkeling. There have been Turtle, Porpoise and Barracaduda El Meco is also known as Meco.
La Boya de los Locos

#9 - La Boya de los Locos

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(0)
East of Punta Nizuc; 21 km of Cancun hotel area
Cuevas de Afuera

#10 - Cuevas de Afuera

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(0)
Far east of Punta Cancun
Grampin

#11 - Grampin

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(0)
Just NW of Punta Cancun.
La Jardinera de la Esperanza

#12 - La Jardinera de la Esperanza

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(0)
Sculptures made by Jason de Caires Taylor and placed here November 2009. Punta Nizuc; southern border of the National Marine Park of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc. La Jardinera de la Esperanza is also known as The Gardener of Hope.
El Tunel

#13 - El Tunel

Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun

beginner
(0)
El Tunel is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Yucatan, Cancun which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.