Palancar Gardens
About Palancar Gardens
A popular Cozumel dive site that begins on a shallow reef around 33 ft and then descends along a mini wall to beyond 130 ft. The site features multiple caverns and swim-throughs to explore. The reef is described as healthy with spectacular visibility and abundant marine life, including rays, sharks, turtles, moray eels, and the endemic Splendid toadfish.
Where Is Palancar Gardens?
Palancar Gardens Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10.1m - 39.6m
Depth Note
Starts around 33 ft and drops to over 130 ft.
Typical Conditions
Visibility is described as spectacular.
Safety & Access At Palancar Gardens
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Includes caverns and swim-throughs; appropriate training and buoyancy control are important, especially as the site drops past 130 ft.
Local Intel For Palancar Gardens
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Starts shallow and then transitions into a mini wall with caverns and swim-throughs, reaching depths beyond 130 ft.
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Exposure Profile at Palancar Gardens
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