Safety is first!

To dive with us in Mahahual, you don´t need a international diving certification.

Contact us for more information.

 Before an immersion

• Always dive with a guide (Divemaster or superior certification)
• Max 4 dives per guide.
• Only allowed dives without descompression.
• Full diving equipment required.
• Don´t dive if you suspect you´re pregnant.

• Do not dive if you have the flu, sinusitis, rhinitis or open wounds.
• Do not dive if you´re under the influence of alcohol, hallucinogenic drugs or tranquilizers.
• Avoid dive with wild sea.
• Check you´re dive equipment it´s in perfect conditions.

During an immersion

• Your partner must be one meter-inch of distance and have always visual contact.
• Control Controle constantemente la profundidad y el tiempo de buceo.
• Don´t hold your breathe during the dive with tanks. Breathe slowly, deep and continuous.
• Don´t hesitated and avoid heavy exercise during (and after) a immersion.
• Avoid touching the fauna.
• Rise to a maximum speed of 18m/60ft per minute and do a security stop at 5m/15ft during 3 minutes.

DIVING EXPERIENCE IN MAHAHUAL AND BANCO CHICHORRO

Your security is our first concern. Diving is open to both people who want to have their first experience, as well as recreational divers from Open Water Diver level (or equivalent entry levels) and we are here to make you feel safe and comfortable in the environment. Diving in Mahahual is double.

First of all, short-term divers can access several barrier reef sites near this small village. These are easy reef dives. Second and much more famous, Mahahual is the main jumping-off point for Banco Chinchorro, home to some of the best diving in the Northern Hemisphere.

This Biosphere Reserve is home to easy drifts, colorful reefs and fascinating shipwrecks. All of these sites have excellent visibility and warm waters, but some are more difficult than others.

Advanced divers can head to the eastern side of the atoll, where heavy surf makes diving difficult or, as is the case with several shipwrecks in the area, impossible. Intermediate and beginning divers should stick to the west side of the atoll, where the reefs are protected from open ocean currents.

We work with extreme caution and safety standards accepted around the world. Our guides and our approach will make you enjoy diving to the fullest. To dive with us in Banco Chinchorro, you must have an international diving certification.

MAY TO NOVEMBER

Diving in the Caribbean and from Mahahual is possible throughout the year. However, May through November features the best underwater conditions, including impressive visibility. Just keep an eye on the forecast during the summer and early fall.

In these seasons are occasional hurricanes. When there is no hurricane, the weather during the summer is hot and humid with the occasional rain. As an added bonus, the summer months are low season throughout Mexico. At this time, you will find the best diving and accommodation offers. If you like uncrowded and Caribbean dive sites, May and September are the best time to dive from Mahahual.

DECEMBER TO APRIL

There is no bad time to dive from Mahahual. In fact, the water temperatures remain constant throughout the year and cool only slightly during the winter months. December to April is considered the best time to visit Mexico and is therefore the most popular time to dive in Mahahual.

If you enjoy a good balance between higher temperatures and a better variety of pelagic species, the winter months are the best time to dive Banco Chinchorro. Because the winter months are high season, you should make sure you book as early as possible to guarantee the best rate. On average, water temperatures range between 78 and 82ºF (25 and 28ºC) at Banco Chinchorro.

Book today and live a diving experience in Mahahual.