

Best for beginner divers, 6-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Cueva Del Pargo is a reef and cave dive site located 500 metres off the coast of Playa del Carmen. This site is accessible by boat and is suitable for beginner divers. The topography features a reef and cave system with depths ranging from 6 to 15 metres, averaging 10 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, typically between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes, and the site is available for night diving. Be aware of boat traffic in the area.
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Maintain neutral buoyancy 1-2 metres off the bottom to avoid stirring sand that can reduce visibility and mask your profile from approaching sharks.
Approached by boat and entered via negative descent to 18 metres.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The site has a depth range of 6 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, Cueva Del Pargo is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
Access to Cueva Del Pargo is by boat only, as it is located 500 metres from the shore.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic in the area.
Diving at Cueva Del Pargo in Playa del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cueva Del Pargo in Playa del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Cueva Del Pargo in Playa del Carmen are January, February, March, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cueva Del Pargo in Playa del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cueva Del Pargo in Playa del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.