Beginner reef dive page with drift, current, and marine-life notes.
Easy Cozumel reef with colorful sponges and coral heads.
Easy Cozumel reef with colorful sponges and coral heads.
Las Palmas is an easy Cozumel reef with a broad sloping profile, coral heads, and sponge growth that make it a good second-tank site. The current can change direction, but the dive stays approachable for newer divers who want a slower reef search, good visibility, and plenty of small marine life. The main planning choice is a calm-water window and a guide who can manage the drift.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 40m
Depth Note
The main reef band sits in the shallow to mid-depth range, with a deeper slope farther out.
Best Season
Year-round, with winter high season from December to April.
Typical Conditions
Warm Caribbean water, moderate current that can shift, and a shallow sloping reef with sandy patches and coral heads.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy steady over coral heads, and stay ready for a direction change if the current shifts mid-dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat drift dive preferred; guide support helps manage the current and pickup timing.
Legal Notes
Inside the Cozumel marine park; follow park and boat rules, along with reef-safe practices.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An easy reef dive that works well as a second tank, with a pleasant slope and lots of slow scanning for reef life.
Freediving
Only the shallowest portions suit careful freediving on a calm day; scuba is the natural fit here.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is less natural than scuba on this site, but the shallow edge can be manageable when conditions are calm.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Beginner reef dive page with drift, current, and marine-life notes.
Operator site with slope, coral, and habitat notes for Las Palmas.
Official Cozumel tourism page with year-round warm weather and winter high-season context.
Operator dive-site page covering Las Palmas logistics and marine life.
Local reef guide with depth, coral, and wildlife notes for Las Palmas.
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