Palancar Caves Dive Site — Mexico

About Palancar Caves

A labyrinth of coral caverns and tunnels covered in sponges with spectacular light effects.

Site Information

• Depth: 10–30 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Reef
• Current: Mild to moderate drift
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Mexico

Highlights

• Swimthroughs
• Light effects
• Moray eels
• Angelfish

Marine Life at Palancar Caves

• Whale Shark
• Great Hammerhead
• Gray Whale
• Orca
• Mobula Ray
• Blue Whale
• Mako Shark
• Humpback Whale

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