Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Diving in Mexico

By Ed Price

Living inland, often gives us an eagerness to get to the nearest shore to get a taste of diving to satisfy our desire to see what wonders it can bring. Diving is a really exciting activity especially when done in the right place but finding the right place is not as easy as going to going to the nearest shore and entering the water. If you desire the best diving, then you would have to think on a worldwide level. This is when places like diving Mexico can be the adventure worth going on.

Scuba diving in Mexico is famous for its beautiful marine life and its clear coral reefs. Dont stress out about getting lost in Mexico and not being able to find the perfect dive spot because Mexicos coast is scattered with dive resorts, towns and information centers that you can easily stay or make an inquiry in. Dive holidays in Mexico usually come in great packages and many times are combined with the travel accommodations.

Places to look forward to when diving in Mexico

If you'd like to be in awe of the majestic beauty of nature, set your eyes on the Great Maya Reef. It is the second largest reef system in the world and has a galore of marine species and coral formations. It has great underwater currents flowing at average temperature so that its marine life and coral formations develop in a unique way.

The Great Maya Reef is not only great for scuba diving but for snorkeling and swimming as well. With crystal clear waters it offers you the best view in observing the fine coral the fine coral even when you are diving deep.

If you are interest in a tourism experience in addition to diving, you should consider heading to Riviera Maya which is parallel to Quintana Roo, Mexico, the Caribbean coastline. This is the best place to find all-inclusive resorts for your delectation. Around it you have majestic places to visit like the Mayan ruins of Tulum and the ancient Chichen Itza. If you're diving in the Riviera Maya area you would also be interested in the Belize barrier reef.

For someone looking for an island experience, Cozumel would be a good place to begin. The dive spots on Cozumel promises well preserved reefs which will definitely keep you returning for more dives. The town of San Miguel de Cozumel found in the Northern part of the Island is the largest town in the vicinity where all the visitors from around the world go to shop for gear and stay in one of the many Cozumel dive resorts. Swim throughs in the Palancar Reef located in the south western side of Cozumel.

A bigger place to explore

Additional to the major diving spots around Mexico mentioned here, there are more than 70 other dive Mexico sites with tons of reef formations and giant corals. More than 500 species exist on the reef and are well protected by marine reserves. It is no wonder why Mexico is ranked in the top 10 tourist dive destinations in the world. - 15485

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