

Best for beginner divers, 6m, shore entry.
Cañones is a shallow dive site located in the Cancun Hotel Zone, featuring a combination of reef and wreck topography. With an average depth of 6 metres, this site is suitable for beginners and offers shore access. Visibility varies significantly, ranging from 12 to 60 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, between 27C and 30C. Divers should be aware of hazards including sea urchins and sharp coral. Facilities at the location include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, and boat charters. Night diving is available, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes.
21.14690, -86.85060
Diving at Cañones consists of swimming through various canyons covered in underwater plants and multiple corals.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
6m
Visibility
12-60m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Species recorded around this area include great barracuda, French angelfish, wrasses, blue tang, and purple sea fans. Other species occasionally noted in the vicinity include whale sharks, green sea turtles, queen angelfish, spotted moray, Indian lionfish, chupare stingrays, nurse sharks, green moray, and porcupinefish.
Yes, Cañones is suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow average depth of 6 metres.
The site has an average depth of 6 metres.
Yes, Cañones offers shore access for divers.
While the site is primarily used for diving, its shallow depth of 6 metres may allow for snorkelling depending on local conditions and operator availability.
Diving at Cañones in Tulum requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Cañones in Tulum. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cañones in Tulum. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Cañones in Tulum are January, February, March, April, May, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Cañones in Tulum should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Visibility at Cañones in Tulum typically ranges from 12 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.