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Chun Chacaaab Reef

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.3 12 especies 31 colaboradores

Chun Chacaaab Reef offers year-round diving in Mexico with healthy coral and diverse marine life to explore.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
24–29°C
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginnerPhotoFriendly
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YearRound

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
24–29 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.7 kn
Olas
0.58 m
Agua
30.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (22%)
Now: NE (55°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.29m)

+0.4 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.29m ▼ 11:00 · +0.11m ▲ 17:00 · +0.26m ▼ 23:00 · +0.14m Ahora +0.2m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.25 · very high Aire PM2.53 · good 06:35 18:47
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 5.2 0.68 8 1mm
09-19 6.2 0.58 8 8mm
09-20 7.6 0.66 8 9mm
09-21 6.8 0.68 8 15mm
09-22 7.2 0.62 8 21mm
09-23 6.2 0.7 8 14mm
09-24 5.4 0.72 7 28mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (24–29°C)

About this spot

Chun Chacaaab Reef sits off the Yucatan coast as an accessible dive destination for divers of all experience levels. The reef sits outside a marine protected area, making it open to recreational diving throughout the year. Local conditions remain stable across seasons, so you can plan a trip whenever your schedule allows. The reef supports a healthy coral ecosystem with no signs of bleaching stress. Twelve species observations logged at the site point to solid biodiversity—typical for Mexico's Caribbean reefs. You'll encounter tropical fish, crustaceans, and reef-building corals in their natural state. The site has generated three community videos, giving you a preview of what to expect underwater. Access is straightforward from the Quintana Roo area. Local dive operators run regular trips to the reef. Bring a camera if you want to document the experience; community footage shows why divers keep coming back. The year-round diving window means no seasonal closures or weather-driven cancellations to worry about.

📖 Guía: Buceo en México: 51 sitios desde cenotes hasta inmersiones con tiburones

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 127V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8024km · ~1846kg · €33

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 96/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Chun Chacaaab Reef?

Chun Chacaaab Reef is diveable year-round. There are no seasonal closures or optimal windows—plan your trip whenever suits your schedule.

What is the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this reef. Check with local dive operators before booking to confirm the site matches your experience and certification level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations confirm diverse marine life at the reef. Expect tropical fish, crustaceans, and healthy coral formations. The reef shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating a robust ecosystem.

Do I need permits or is the site protected?

Chun Chacaaab Reef is not inside a marine protected area, so standard recreational diving applies. No special permits are required—book with a local operator for access.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Chun Chacaaab Reef

0 km
Centro de buceo

Maracaibo Reef

1.6 km
Centro de buceo

Punta Sur Reef

2.4 km
Centro de buceo

Palancar Reef

3.1 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Maracaibo and Chun-Chacaab reef - Cozumel Mexico

Joel Cotton

Chun Chacaab

Leo Saldana

Chun Chacaab, Cozumel, Mexico

Scuba Nuts - diving for fun
wind peaks Mar-Feb-Jan, calmest Oct-Aug-Sep, dry Jan-Dec, water 24-29°C.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Punta Sur Reef

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Palancar Reef

Palancar Reef is a world-class dive site off Cozumel, Mexico, featuring healthy coral formations and abundant marine life year-round.

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