Mexico\u2019s coasts are among the most beautiful waters for diving. The amazing coral reefs and undersea caverns are not just for the pros; even beginners can receive training and certification meeting internationally recognized standards at most diving centers in Mexico.<\/p>\n
There are plenty of not-to-be-missed diving sites in Mexico<\/strong>. Read on to learn more about some of our favorites.<\/p>\n Sistema Dos Ojos<\/strong> is one of the largest underwater cave complexes in the world \u2013 there is so much to see that for at least your first visit, you should cons\/rivieranayarit\/ider diving with a guide.<\/p>\n The cave system is enormous \u2013 over 300 miles long \u2013 and visitors can enter through 28 sinkhole entrances known in the area as cenotes (derived from a Mayan word meaning \u201csacred well\u201d). The cenotes are found near Playa del Carmen<\/a>, all along the Riviera Maya. \u201cDos Ojos\u201d is Spanish for \u201ctwo eyes\u201d and the beautiful complex branches off into two separate caverns that in turn split off into elaborate passages. One passage leads to a breathtaking illuminated air-filled chamber while others lead to sights like stalactite and stalagmite formations.<\/p>\nPlaya del Carmen dive sites<\/h2>\n
Scuba diving near Cancun<\/h2>\n