Water sports and leisure activities Mexico

This center offers a wide variety of excursions for all levels. Snorkeling with whale sharks (July to September), diving with bulldog sharks (November to January), excursions in the cenotes... In a family atmosphere, this real team of enthusiasts will make you discover the magnificent reefs of Playa and Cozumel. The excursions are done in small groups, supervised by a team of professionals speaking French, English and Spanish.

Run by a French couple, this diving center whose name refers to the famous oceanographic ship of Commander Cousteau, is specialized in the exploration of cenotes (natural chasms giving access to the underground river) or coral massifs, whether for beginners or experienced divers. They will be able to organize great diving trips around Tulum. PADI Open Water courses for all levels, with very professional, reassuring and educational instructors, and recent quality equipment.

Kim, a marine biologist, and Kelly, a cenote specialist, two Frenchwomen in love with the Riviera Maya, opened their agency after several years of experience in Mexico and elsewhere. The dives are done in various places: Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Puerto Morelos, Akumal and in the cenotes. Kim shares his knowledge through bio dives. In winter, diving with bulldog sharks, and in summer, snorkeling with whale sharks. Personalized service, private or in small groups, and excellent value for money.

In a casual and professional atmosphere, Anita, Mexico, and its experienced team of experienced and francophone instructors make you discover the best dive sites on Playa Del Carmen, Cozumel and Cenotes. Baptism at 110 USD, Open Water (3 days and 4 dives) at USD 399. This centre offers you very good packages so you can enjoy the Caribbean advantages…

Go directly to the pier, or consult the travel agency, Bd Kukulcan, km 4 (ZH) at (998) 883 2119. Departures at 9 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 14 pm and 30 pm. It is a boat whose bottom is glass. The best way to discover the coral reef without getting wet.

Hydro is very nice, it is a local surfer rasta that offers small courses of three sessions of two hours to teach you or improve you to slip on the waves. Depending on the weather and conditions, you can also make kayaking or hiking in the area. To rent board, see the heading "Transport" above!

A submarine journey.

This kitesurfing school has been inviting thrill-seeking travelers to take part in intensive courses in a postcard setting for over 10 years. Passionate about water sports, its smiling and friendly instructors (most of them are French-speaking) teach you to tame the wind and waves and land smoothly in the sparkling turquoise sea. All you need to bring is your sunglasses, hat and wetsuit: they will provide the rest of the equipment without any problem.

This is the serious diving club of the area, run by a Frenchman who knows the area perfectly. In addition to the "classic" excursions that take place in small groups (diving, Marietas Islands and whale watching), Stephane can take you diving on sites close to the Marietas, discover deserted beaches accessible only by boat, and take you for an initiation to surfing without taking the road. The agency also offers diving certification courses, snorkeling and whale watching trips in winter.

This agency, which specializes in sea kayaking, is BCU certified and its owner is a marine biologist. The guides and instructors will be able to provide you with any type of information regarding the geology of the places visited. She offers a wide variety of excursions to discover the islands of the bay, including camping and multi-day trips. We can also guide you to La Paz by kayak if you wish. Excursions to San Javier and, from October to March, blue and grey whale watching.

There are no less than 50 dive sites around the islands of Carmen, Danzante and Coronado. This agency proposes excursions to discover some of them. These trips last 5 or 6 hours and include the observation of dolphins and manta rays and, in winter, whales that may be nearby. Diving trips are also available during the night. There is also the possibility of snorkeling and taking courses to get your PADI diving certification. This is a very serious agency, you can trust them.

Mario Castro's family has been here for a century, so needless to say, he knows the area like the back of his hand, on land and in the sea. In 1990, he switched from commercial fishing to diving, seeing the extinction of underwater species. Since then, he has become one of the leaders in the protection of Cabo Pulmo along with other members of his family. It is the only 100% local and Mexican diving club. The organization is very professional, so you won't have to worry about anything.

He is the great specialist in kayaking around La Paz. Depending on your experience, you will spend between 2 h and 4 h a day. On the road you will explore both the islands and islands, the ascent of which will offer you magnificent views. Excursions include food and camp; part of the equipment is also commendable on site (sleeping bag, snorkel and palms). The agency also takes you to Loreto (12 days), Isla del Carmen (12 days) and Isla San José (10 days). An unforgettable experience.

A 5 star club that will take you diving and snorkeling around the archipelago, especially in the company of sea lions. For those who wish to go to more remote sites to dive in a wreck (Salvatierra Wreck) or with thousands of swirling fish (La Reina and La Reinita), you will need to gather at least three people. Also offers whale shark watching trips (October-March) and day trips to Bahía Magdalena to watch the grey whale (December-March).

Here is a very nice man who will concoct for you a small tour made to measure. He is a native of the region and knows it like the back of his hand. With his agency, he proposes various types of excursions at sea, to fish or observe the marine fauna. Very available and attentive to your wishes, he will not hesitate to make the necessary detours if he learns by radio the presence of some marine mammal or large fish. With Joel, you are in good hands.

With more than twenty years of experience in commercial diving, Ricardo is your man to discover the bay's seabed: seahorses, moray eels, octopus, hammerhead sharks, etc. Six beautiful dive sites to discover. He is a connoisseur of the fauna and geology, and can also organise overnight trips to the islands. From June to November, he organizes trips to swim with whale sharks. His agency is one of the most serious and professional in the region.

This is the best contact to discover Chiapas underwater and high altitude fresh water diving in the Comiteca Region: Cenote Chucumaltic, Lagunas de Montebello and Lagos de Colón. It is also possible to get certified, with a more demanding course than the traditional certifications in the tourist areas. If you are a beginner, don't panic: introductory courses are also offered by this organization. Reservations are essential, as the organization of the trip requires a minimum of logistics. Serious and professional.

Diving center held by Anne-Laure and Arthur, two French enthusiasts. The center welcomes initiates as well as beginners who want to learn. Private or small group dives in the cenotes as well as in the Marine Park of Cozumel and the Marine Reserve of Playa del Carmen, with its famous bulldog sharks. Underwater diving courses for the more adventurous. High quality rental equipment and multilingual technical instructors. Whale shark tours in summer.

This agency offers diving trips in the corals of Playa del Carmen, in the cenotes, in Cozumel or in contact with bulldog sharks (from November to March), etc. For those who wish to obtain their certification, Dune Mexico Blue Dream is also a PADI training center. Ideal to learn to dive or to follow a specialized training: deep diving (Deep Diver), cave diving (Cavern Diver), wreck diving (Wreck Diver), etc. The agency offers a very professional guidance, you can go there with your eyes closed.