

Best for advanced divers, 40-120m, boat entry, strong current.
Punta Tunich Wall is a deep drift dive located off Puerto Aventuras. The site features a reef structure that drops from the shallows into deep water, with depths ranging from 40 to 120 metres and an average of 70 metres. Visibility is typically between 30 and 50 metres. Due to strong, variable currents and significant depth, this site is suited only for advanced divers. Boat access is required for all entries. Divers should maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks along the wall. Species recorded around this area include French angelfish, green moray, queen angelfish, great barracuda, and nurse shark.
20.35557, -87.04605
Given the strong and variable currents, brief carefully with your dive operator before entry and confirm a surface marker buoy is ready to deploy before you descend. Check locally on facilities, as nothing is confirmed at this site.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
40-120m
Visibility
30-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
While specific sightings are not confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include French angelfish, green moray, queen angelfish, rock beauty, spotted moray, great barracuda, Indian lionfish, nurse shark, spotted scorpionfish, Caribbean reef octopus, wrasses, smooth trunkfish, round stingray, and blue tang.
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the significant depth, which averages 70 metres, and the presence of strong, variable currents.
The site ranges from 40 to 120 metres, with an average depth of 70 metres.
Boat access is required for this site.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling due to the extreme depths and strong currents.
Diving at Punta Tunich Wall in Cozumel requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Tunich Wall in Cozumel. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
Punta Tunich Wall in Cozumel can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Punta Tunich Wall in Cozumel typically ranges from 30 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.