Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Mar–May · Moderate current · 25–31°C (coldest Jan, warmest Aug)
- Current
- Moderate
- Water temperature
- 25–31°C (coldest Jan, warmest Aug)
- Visibility
- 10–30m: Weather, current and nearshore sediment change daily visibility.
- Experience
- Manchones and selected MUSA routes suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
C-58 Wreck
C-58 Wreck: Naval wreck.
18–26m · Strong current
Manchones Reef
Manchones Reef: Shallow reef.
4–12m · Mild current
MUSA — Manchones
MUSA: Manchones: Underwater sculpture installations.
8–10m · Mild current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsEasy. Fly to CUN. Typical trip $–$$.
Route overview
Easy
Day trips from a coastal base, about 1.5h from the airport, then a short boat.
Airport options
CUN
Cancún International Airport
Road transfer to Puerto Juárez followed by a passenger ferry
Typical trip cost
$–$$
under $2,000 to $2,000–4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Two-tank local trips commonly cost roughly USD 100–160 before equipment and park fees.
- Wildlife snorkel tours are priced separately.