

Best for beginner divers, 8-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Puentes is a beginner-friendly reef located 1000 metres off the coast of Puerto Morelos. The site features hard coral structures at depths ranging from 8 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain warm between 27 and 30C. Divers should be aware of mild currents that can strengthen unexpectedly and remain cautious of boat traffic when surfacing. Sea urchins are present within reef crevices, so careful buoyancy control is required. Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Great Barracuda, and various wrasses. Boat access is required for this 45-minute dive.
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Watch where you place your hands and knees on the reef, as sea urchins tuck into crevices at all depths and are easy to miss. Although the current is generally mild, it can strengthen unexpectedly, so stay close to your guide and listen to the pre-dive briefing on the day.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Queen Angelfish, and various wrasses, alongside common sightings of Indian Lionfish and Chupare Stingrays.
Yes, Puentes is considered a beginner-friendly reef site with manageable conditions.
The site reaches depths of 8 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore; a boat charter is required.
Divers must watch for boat traffic when surfacing, remain aware of potentially strengthening currents, and avoid sea urchins by maintaining good buoyancy and watching where hands and knees are placed.
Diving at Puentes in Merida requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Puentes in Merida. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Puentes in Merida. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Puentes in Merida are May and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Puentes in Merida typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Puentes in Merida typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.