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Punta Dalila

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 27 colaboradores

Punta Dalila is a year-round Mexico dive destination with healthy coral and documented marine life sightings.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entry

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
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

About this spot

Punta Dalila sits on Mexico's coast as a dive spot open to exploration any time of year. The site shows no signs of coral stress, making it a viable choice for divers interested in reef health. Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, providing baseline data on local marine life. The spot lies outside a marine protected area, so standard access rules apply. Community members have documented visits with three video records, offering reference footage for planning. These user contributions help establish what you're likely to encounter underwater. Conditions at Punta Dalila remain consistent throughout the year, removing seasonal urgency from your booking calendar. This makes it easy to fit into your schedule whenever travel works best. The site's coral stability and species diversity suggest a functioning reef ecosystem worth visiting.

📖 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
  • 📜 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 ↔ 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

Can I dive Punta Dalila year-round?

Yes. Punta Dalila is diveable year-round with no seasonal closures or weather patterns that restrict access. Check local conditions closer to your travel date, but there's no specific best or worst season.

What marine life is at Punta Dalila?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site. Community video documentation provides visual reference for the marine life present. Check those recordings for specifics on what you might see.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Punta Dalila is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Mexico dive regulations apply. Confirm local requirements with your dive operator or Mexican maritime authorities before booking.

What's the condition of the coral?

The site shows no coral bleaching stress. The reef appears stable, making it a responsible choice for divers concerned with visiting healthy ecosystems.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Paso El Cedral Reef

0.7 km
Centro de buceo

La Francesa

1.1 km
Centro de buceo

Palancar Reef

1.2 km
Centro de buceo

Punta Sur Reef

2.3 km
Centro de buceo

San Frandsco Reef

2.4 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

79 registros · 33 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Styracura schmardae

Chupare stingray
Elasmobranchii · Potamotrygonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 feb 2017
×2registros

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 feb 2017
×2registros

Aetobatus narinari

Spotted eagle ray
Elasmobranchii · Aetobatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 feb 2017
×1registros

Hypanus americanus

Southern stingray
Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 dic 2016
×5registros

Carcharhinus perezii

Caribbean reef shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 nov 2016
×1registros

Urobatis jamaicensis

Yellow stingray
Elasmobranchii · Urotrygonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 oct 2016
×2registros

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 oct 2016
×2registros

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 sept 2016
×2registros

Styracura schmardae

Chupare stingray
Elasmobranchii · Potamotrygonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 ago 2016
×2registros

Aetobatus narinari

Spotted eagle ray
Elasmobranchii · Aetobatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 ago 2016
×2registros

Aglaophenia latecarinata

Hydrozoa · Aglaopheniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 dic 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Nurse shark
Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 dic 2015
×2registros

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.

Punta Dalila 60ft Dive Cozumel.

Cozumel Everyday
💬 1 top comments
  • Great dive with a variety of fish

    @firecap8 · 👍 1

Cozumel Diving Highlights - Punta Dalila November 2017

Zach Agrums

6. Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico. Punta Dalila Reef. GoPro Hero4 Silver

Mark Hergan
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: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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