The Pared Verde Reef in Playa Del Carmen

Q: How deep is Pared Verde reef in Playa del Carmen?

Max. about 30.5 meters. The reef top lies at around 25 meters, from there you follow the 5–6 meter high wall down.

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Key facts at a glance

Level: Advanced
Depth: Max. approx. 30.5 meters (100 ft)
Requirement: Advanced Open Water Diver
Getting there: 15–20 minutes by boat from Playa del Carmen harbor
Price: 95 € for 2 dives in Playa del Carmen

Reviewed by Marcel Taubert, Course Director Instructor Trainer (SDI) · Updated: October 4, 2026

Dive Site: Pared Verde

Level: Advanced
Depth: 30.5 meters (100 ft) maximum

The Pared Verde Reef

The name of this reef translates to “green wall” and can be reached by boat from the port in Playa del Carmen in about 15-20 minutes.

Due to the maximum diving depth of approx. 30.5 meters (100 ft), this dive site is reserved for divers who hold the Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Here, we descend through the blue water to a depth of 25 meters (82 ft), where we can first admire the reef top of this typical fringing reef, before slowly following this approximately 5-6 meter high wall downwards.

Due to the moderate current, you can frequently see turtles, eagle rays, or even bull sharks during the winter months. Large brown basket sponges and many overhangs offer shelter for king crabs, moray eels, or lobsters.

Diving in Playa del Carmen: at Pared Verde, diving is done from south to north, and with some skill in multilevel diving and good air consumption, this dive can sometimes last 50 – 60 minutes.