

Best for beginner divers, 8-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Gatas is a marine site located 500 metres off the coast of Puerto Morelos, featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 8 to 12 metres and an average depth of 10 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the proximity of boat traffic, divers must remain close to their guide and deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending. Water temperatures remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Boat access is required for this 35-minute dive, with equipment rental and guided tours available from local dive shops.
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Boat traffic in the area can be busy, so stay close to your guide when ascending and always deploy your surface marker buoy (SMB) before you start your safety stop. The dive shop on shore offers full equipment rental and guided tours, so you do not need to bring your own gear.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
35 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers, offering a comfortable depth range of 8 to 12 metres and mild currents.
The site depth ranges from 8 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Gatas is a boat-only dive site located 500 metres from the shore.
The area experiences busy boat traffic. Divers must stay close to their guide and always deploy a surface marker buoy before starting a safety stop.
Yes, local dive shops provide full equipment rental and guided tours for this site.
Diving at Gatas in Playa del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Gatas in Playa del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Gatas in Playa del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.