Marta Padilla
Diving in Santa Rosa
Cozumel is located on the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Quintana Roo. It is the largest inhabited island in Mexico and its main attraction is the scuba diving which is considered to be among the best in the world. There are around 55 different dive sites around the Island and some of them can also be used for snorkeling. Most dive sites, including the most popular ones, are located on the southwest side of the island. The most recommended sites for scuba diving are: The Paradise Reef, Santa Rosa Wall, the Palancar and Colombia Reefs, Punta Sur, and Chun Chacab. Immersed in a warm, crystal clear sea, the large banks of incredible coral gardens are home to a rich and varied fauna.
Normally operators offer an outlet with 2 diving times in the morning with a maximum of 8 divers (between 8:00 and 13:00), one in the afternoon (15:00-17:00) and one at night (19:00-21:00). The boats anchor to protect corals and follow moving divers that start drifting away. Santa Rosa is one of the favorite places to dive in Cozumel because of its stunning landscapes, wonderful views and varied depths under the sea. This dive is located north of Palancar in the National Marine Park of Cozumel Reefs. It´s just 9 km from San Miguel and approximately 2 km from the coast. You can descend down to the deep blue and wander among the beautiful canyons and at about 25 meters deep, it´s possible to see all kinds of sponges and gorgonians. Unfortunately, Hurricanes Wilma and Emilie destroyed a lot of these natural wonders, but they are slowly regenerating. If you´re more of an experienced diver, check out the the currents at greater depths at Santa Rosa Wall.
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