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TORTUGAS REEF

Richard B
Mexico, 23-04-26

Driftduik met sterke stroming. Diepere duik

29 m
26 °C - 28 m
TORTUGAS REEF

TORTUGAS REEF

Mexico

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Sporty dive site

Tortugas Reef is is one of the better known and more accessible reefs near Play del Carmen, Mexico. The site is known for its turtles. The name 'Tortugas' literally means turtles. Apart from turtles, you will also come across papaya fish, hawksbill turtles, eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, whale sharks and dolphins, depending on the season. Tortugas Reef has a beautiful colorful reef. The current is strong. Drift dives are mainly made here.

Particulars

Tortugas is located off the coast of Playa del Carmen in Mexico. You can reach the dive site from ports and hotels in the area.

Warnings

Beware of strong currents at Tortugas Reef. Pleasure boating. Make use of a surface buoy.

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TORTUGAS REEF Features

Nicknames
Tortuga, Tortugas Cozumel
Address
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Parking
At boat charter
Distance
10 minuten varen vanaf San Miguel de Cozumel
Suitable for
Advanced divers, drift diving, underwater photography
Permit
N.v.t. / NA
Access
Book boat dive at one of the dive schools
Facilities
Boat dive facilities
Water
Salt
Kind of dive
Boat dive, drift dive, deep diving
Current
Strong
Visibility
25 - 35 m.
Average visibility
30 m.
Depth
30 m.
Bottom
zand, koraal
Life
Eagle ray, barracuda, hawksbill turtle, turtle, nurse shark, parrotfish, whitetip reef shark , bull shark
Other recreation
Boating, yachting

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