Whale Shark Season in Playa del Carmen, Cancun & Riviera Maya
Whale shark season near Playa del Carmen, Cancun and the Riviera Maya is one of the most exciting times of the year for ocean…
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Where to Watch Live Sports in Playa del Carmen
Looking for where to watch live sports in Playa del Carmen? Celtic Cactus Restaurant & Sports Bar on 5th Avenue opens daily from 8:00…
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What Your Dive Gear Colors Say About You
Every diver has their own style underwater. Some people choose gear based only on comfort and performance. Others also care about how it looks…
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Sunscreen in Mexico: Rules, What’s Allowed, and Reef-Safe Tips for Cancun & Playa del Carmen
Planning a trip to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, or Tulum and wondering what sunscreen you should bring? This is one of the most…
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Diving and Non-Diver Activities for Couples
Traveling as a couple where one person dives and the other does not can feel complicated, but in Playa del Carmen it can work…
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First Time Cenote Diving: What to Expect
Your first cenote dive can feel completely different from any ocean dive you have done before. Instead of waves, current, coral, and marine life,…
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Is Night Diving Safe?
Night diving is one of the most exciting scuba experiences, but it is also one of the dives that makes many certified divers ask:…
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Playa del Carmen Diving Guide
Planning a dive trip and wondering what diving in Playa del Carmen is really like? Playa del Carmen is one of the most flexible…
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Top Tips for Traveling Divers in Mexico
Planning a dive trip to Mexico is exciting, but a little preparation makes the whole experience easier. Between warm Caribbean reefs, cenotes, Cozumel-style drift…
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