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Key facts at a glance
- Level
- Advanced
- Depth
- ideal around 16 m (52 ft), max. 18 m (59 ft)
- Type
- Sloping platform with large barrel sponges, approx. 1 x 1 km
- Current
- usually moderate, free descent
- Highlights
- Hawksbill turtles, eagle rays; nurse sharks in summer, bull sharks in winter
- Price
- 2 dives Playa del Carmen: 95 €
Dive Site: Tortugas
Level: Advanced
Depth: ideal at 16 meters (52 ft)
The Tortugas Reef is named after the countless turtles that can usually be spotted there. A flat platform, completely covered with large brown barrel sponges, lies diagonally in the water, approximately 1×1 kilometers in size.
Divers descend freely here, as this reef usually has a moderate current.
Diving here is from south to north and from the shallower area (10-12 meters (33–39 ft)) down to our maximum diving depth of 18 meters (59 ft).
In the 16-17 meter range, you can often spot Hawksbill turtles, barracudas, eagle rays, parrotfish, and relatively many lionfish.
If you’re lucky, you can see nurse sharks in the summer months and bull sharks in the winter months.
Dive Site: The Tortugas Reef in Playa Del Carmen
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Frequently asked questions
How deep is Tortugas Reef in Playa del Carmen?
Ideally around 16 meters (52 ft), with a maximum of 18 meters (59 ft). The dive runs south to north, from the shallower part at 10-12 meters (33–39 ft) into deeper water.
Do you really see turtles at Tortugas Reef?
Yes. The reef is named after its many turtles; you'll mainly meet hawksbill turtles at 16-17 meters (52–56 ft).
Can you see sharks at Tortugas Reef in Mexico?
Yes. Nurse sharks appear in the summer months and bull sharks in the winter months.
Who is Tortugas Reef suitable for?
Advanced divers. The descent is free because there's usually a moderate current.
How much does diving Tortugas Reef in Playa del Carmen cost?
2 dives in Playa del Carmen cost 95 € with DeepDiveMexico; rental gear is 5 € per item or 20 € for a set.
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