

Best for advanced divers, 25-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Pared Verde is a deep wall dive located 6000 metres off the coast of Playa del Carmen. The site features a vertical reef face dropping into open water, with depths ranging from 25 to 30 metres. Divers experience a moderate current, making this a drift dive suitable for advanced divers with strong buoyancy control. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. The wall is populated by gorgonian sea fans and barrel sponges. Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Queen Angelfish, Nurse Sharks, Great Barracuda, and various moray eel species. Boat access is required, and divers should monitor their depth gauge closely to manage the deep profile.
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Boat access is the only way in, so arrange your charter through a local dive shop that runs guided tours here, as a guide familiar with the current patterns will position the boat to give you the best run along the wall. Monitor your depth closely: it is easy to creep past 30 metres when you are focused on the wall and the current is pulling you along.
The site is reached by boat from the port in Playa del Carmen in about 15-20 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Queen Angelfish, Nurse Sharks, Great Barracuda, and various moray eels such as the Green, Spotted, and Chain Moray.
No, Pared Verde is intended for advanced divers. The site requires solid buoyancy control to manage the deep profile and moderate current.
The site is a deep wall dive with depths ranging from 25 to 30 metres, averaging 28 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 6000 metres from the shore.
No, this is a deep wall dive site with depths starting at 25 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Pared Verde in Playa del Carmen requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water Diver. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pared Verde in Playa del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Pared Verde in Playa del Carmen are January, February, March, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Pared Verde in Playa del Carmen should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Pared Verde in Playa del Carmen. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Pared Verde in Playa del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.