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Las Palamas

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 26 colaboradores

Las Palamas offers year-round diving in Mexico with healthy coral and diverse marine life. A accessible spot with recorded species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.7 kn
Olas
0.5 m
Agua
30.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (22%)
Now: NE (55°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.24m

Próxima: Alta a las 04:00 (+0.25m)

+0.3 m+0.1 m
▼ 23:00 · +0.14m ▲ 04:00 · +0.25m ▼ 11:00 · +0.08m ▲ 17:00 · +0.23m Ahora +0.1m
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 0.56 8 1mm
09-19 6.2 0.48 8 8mm
09-20 7.6 0.58 8 9mm
09-21 6.8 0.58 8 15mm
09-22 7.2 0.52 8 21mm
09-23 6.2 0.58 8 14mm
09-24 5.4 0.58 7 28mm

About this spot

Las Palamas is a year-round diving destination in Mexico that welcomes divers of varying experience levels. The site sits outside a marine protected area, making access straightforward for visiting divers. Coral health at Las Palamas shows no stress indicators, suggesting a stable reef environment for exploration. Marine life at Las Palamas is well-documented. Species observation records total 12 confirmed sightings, giving divers a clear picture of what to expect underwater. Community videos from three separate visits provide real-world footage of conditions and encounters. This combination of data helps divers plan their visit with confidence. The spot works as a year-round option, meaning seasonal planning is flexible. Divers can visit based on schedule rather than waiting for peak windows. Las Palamas fits into a broader Mexico diving itinerary without requiring tight timing constraints. Local knowledge from the diving community remains the best source for current conditions, entry logistics, and any seasonal shifts in marine activity. Video documentation from past visits offers valuable context before you commit to a dive.

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

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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 First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8019km · ~1844kg · €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

Can I dive Las Palamas year-round?

Yes, Las Palamas is listed as a year-round diving destination in Mexico. Seasonal constraints are minimal, so you can plan visits based on your schedule.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Las Palamas has 12 recorded species observations. Community videos from three separate dives show what divers have encountered. Check those resources for specifics on fish, coral, and other marine life present at the site.

Is the coral healthy at Las Palamas?

Yes. Current coral bleaching status shows no stress, indicating the reef environment is stable and healthy.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Las Palamas?

Las Palamas is not inside a marine protected area, so standard diving access applies. Confirm entry requirements and logistics with local dive operators or guides before your visit.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Chankanaab Reef

0.9 km
Centro de buceo

Tormentos Reef

1.3 km
Centro de buceo

Punta Tunich Wall

3.3 km
Centro de buceo

Paraiso Reef

3.7 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

38 registros · 22 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Exosphaeroma

Malacostraca · Sphaeromatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2019
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–1 m

Caridea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–1 m

Excirolana mayana

Malacostraca · Cirolanidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Exosphaeroma diminutum

Malacostraca · Sphaeromatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 abr 2019
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–1 m

Cassidulus caribaearum

Echinoidea · Cassidulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 jul 2000
×1registros
Profundidad:
9 m

Ophiothrix (Ophiothrix) oerstedii lutea

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×4registros
Profundidad:
0–4 m

Ophioderma cinereum

Ophiuroidea · Ophiodermatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×3registros
Profundidad:
1–4 m

Ophiomastix wendtii

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×3registros
Profundidad:
1–4 m

Ophiocomella pumila

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×3registros
Profundidad:
0–4 m

Ophioderma appressum

Ophiuroidea · Ophiodermatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×3registros
Profundidad:
1–4 m

Ophiocoma echinata

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×2registros
Profundidad:
4–4 m

Ophiolepis impressa

Ophiuroidea · Ophiolepididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×2registros
Profundidad:
1–4 m

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.

Enchanting Last Dive at Las Palmas

Michelle Macdowell

POV Diving - Las Palmas - Cozumel - México

Eduardo Dantas

SCUBA Dive at Las Palmas Wall and Reef, Cozumel, Mexico

Yeah Baby SCUBA Adventures

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
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    Matyjace · 2023-11-10
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    Tequilatortugascozumel · 2021-10-19
wind peaks Mar-Feb-Jan, calmest Oct-Aug-Sep, 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)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Apr (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Tormentos Reef

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Yucab Reef

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