Mexico
After the USA, Mexico is the second most visited country in all the Americas and it is easy to see why. Beautiful coastlines washed by diverse, rich seas, ancient ruins, old colonial towns, and parks and reserves full of natural wonders. Among Mexico’s best loved coastal towns are Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Cultural tourism highlights include Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula, the Coba Zona Arqueologica Coba, and the ruins of Monte Alban in Oaxaca. For scuba divers, Mexico promises the unique experience of the Cenotes, sharks, whales and rays of the Pacific coast and the Sea of Cortez, and the fun and sun of the Caribbean Coast.
Recent Mexico Articles
Diving with Great White Sharks: Misunderstood Terrors of the Ocean
No creature on earth evokes the same response in people as the great white shark: fear, reverence and awe. Our perception of this misunderstood species has been tainted by their media portrayal as monsters. The film Jaws, although it inspired many to learn about the...
Diving with Whale Sharks: the Largest Fish in the World
If you have been there then you know. If you haven’t, then it is difficult to describe the feeling of sharing the water with this, the biggest fish in the sea. More like a whale than a shark, these fish are right at the top of most divers “To...
Diving with Barracuda – The Tiger of the Sea
Barracudas are perhaps one of the most feared marine creatures for non-divers but those in the know crave underwater encounters with these sleek and misunderstood creatures. However, many such scuba divers might agree that their villain appearance could send a shiver...
Best Wild Swimming Spots
Wild swimming refers to open water swimming where people mainly go to natural locations around lakes, mountain rivers, or sea inlets. One of the reasons why wild swimming is so unique and enjoyable is provided by the splendor, clearness, and the intensity of the...
Uncharted Diving Secrets of Mexico’s Underwater Kingdom
Forget the usual reef reels - Mexico's lesser-known dive sites and liveaboard routes are quietly revolutionizing underwater exploration When most divers think of Mexico, images of Cozumel’s drift dives or the whale sharks of Isla Holbox, both in Yucatán, might spring...
Seasonal Marine Life Migrations: Best Times and Places to Dive
Snorkelling among fish on a coral reef - Freepik Each year, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds beneath the ocean waves as marine life embarks on epic migrations. The timing of these migrations isn't random; it's intricately linked to the seasons, water temperature, and...
Mexico commits to largest North American MPA
Mexico’s Revillagigedo marine park is set to become the biggest marine protected area in North America! The current protected area will be extended to include more than 57,000 square miles (147,630 square kilometres) of the Pacific Ocean. The announcement by Alejandro...
The ‘bends’ treatment for Tucker the Turtle
An olive ridley turtle was near death and stranded on the shores of Oregon, USA. Since his rescue, he has been receiving treatment traditionally used to cure divers suffering from the bends. Tucker, as his carers at the Seattle Aquarium affectionately call him, was a...
‘Famous’ Great White Sharks Contribution to Conservation
Have you ever wondered why the ocean’s apex predator needs to be protected? Are you interested to learn how certain ‘famous’ lady sharks have contributed to bringing awareness to their plight. Let us introduce you to a couple of 'leading ladies' in the world of shark...