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📷 THOMAS PORTER · Pexels

Laguna de la Media Luna

Laguna de la Media Luna is a year-round dive destination in Mexico featuring freshwater and saltwater environments. Three community videos document the site.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 6 months ago
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Dificultad
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
1.2 kn
Olas
— m
Agua
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (42%)
Now: NE (39°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0m
+0.0 m0 m+0.0 m
Ahora +0.0m
Mar 3Mié 4Jue 5Vie 6Sáb 7Dom 8Lun 9
UV6.95 · high Aire PM2.59 · good 06:44 18:02
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
11-03 10.3 — 7 0mm
11-04 8.5 — 7 2mm
11-05 11 — 7 0mm
11-06 10.5 — 7 3mm
11-07 8.7 — 4 1mm
11-08 8.3 — 4 1mm
11-09 8.5 — 4 0mm

About this spot

Laguna de la Media Luna, located in Mexico, is a unique diving destination shaped by its crescent-moon geography. The lagoon offers year-round access, making it a reliable choice for divers planning trips at any time. The site combines freshwater and saltwater zones, creating distinct diving experiences within a single location. Divers can explore the lagoon's natural formations and underwater topography without the pressure of seasonal closures. The site remains outside marine protected areas, allowing flexible dive planning and access. Recent coral health assessments show no stress indicators, suggesting stable conditions for the underwater ecosystem. The lagoon's protected status from major environmental threats makes it a sustainable choice for regular visits. Community members have documented three videos of the site, providing visual reference for planning dives and understanding what to expect. These resources help divers assess conditions and identify points of interest before arrival. The local diving community actively shares knowledge about the lagoon, building a transparent record of site conditions. Access logistics and specific depth profiles should be confirmed with local dive operators before planning your trip. Conditions can vary between the freshwater and saltwater sections, so divers benefit from local guidance on equipment needs and technique adjustments.

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

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Tipos de buceo

CostaArrecife

Esenciales del viaje

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

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 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 Waning crescent · 37%
  • GPS
› Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8970km · ~2063kg · €37

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

›Is Laguna de la Media Luna open year-round?

Yes. The site is accessible throughout the year with no seasonal closures, making it a reliable destination for any time of year.

›What marine life can I expect?

No species observation data is currently available for this site. Community videos may provide insight into what divers have encountered. Check with local operators for current wildlife activity.

›Are there permit requirements or restrictions?

Laguna de la Media Luna is not within a marine protected area, so standard tourism and safety protocols apply. Confirm any local regulations with dive operators before your visit.

›What's the coral condition?

Recent assessments show no coral stress, indicating stable reef health. The lagoon supports a healthy underwater ecosystem suitable for diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Media Luna

8.4 km
Centro de buceo

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

3 registros · 3 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Cherax quadricarinatus

Malacostraca · Parastacidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 mar 2025
×1registros

Hydrobiidae

Gastropoda · Hydrobiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1999
×1registros

Palaemonidae

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 abr 1999
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

LAGUNA DE LA MEDIA LUNA | Huasteca Potosina

Javi & Jo: On the Go

LA MEDIA LUNA | Scuba Diving - vamosabucear.com

vamos a bucear

Cráter y caverna en la Media Luna

AUW Buceo Texcoco
wind peaks Apr-Mar-May, calmest Sep-Oct-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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Cabo Pulmo Marine Park

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