

Best for beginner divers, 12-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Faro Nuevo is a reef site located 2500 metres off the coast of Mahahual, Mexico. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres with an average of 15 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 20 and 40 metres. Marine life observed here includes French and Gray Angelfish, Blue Tang, wrasses, Bluestriped and French Grunts, Schoolmaster Snapper, and various crustaceans such as crabs and hermit crabs. Purple Sea Fans are also present. Access is by boat only. Divers should be cautious of sharp coral and boat traffic, and are advised to use a surface marker buoy when surfacing.
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Watch your buoyancy carefully around the reef, as the coral and rocks are sharp and boat traffic in the area means you should stay close to your guide when surfacing. Night diving is available at this site, and the calm, warm conditions make it a good option for divers doing their first night dive.
The site is located off the coast of Mahahual.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-18m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers can encounter French and Gray Angelfish, Blue Tang, wrasses, Bluestriped and French Grunts, Schoolmaster Snapper, and various crabs. Purple Sea Fans and snails are also found on the reef.
Yes, Faro Nuevo is well suited to newly certified divers due to the mild currents and clear visibility.
The depth at Faro Nuevo ranges from 12 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive located 2500 metres from the shore; boat transport is required to reach the site.
Yes, night diving is available at Faro Nuevo, and the calm, warm conditions make it a suitable location for a first night dive.
Diving at Faro Nuevo in Mahahual requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Faro Nuevo in Mahahual. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Faro Nuevo in Mahahual are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Faro Nuevo in Mahahual typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Faro Nuevo in Mahahual typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.