Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Diving Guides & Blog
Xico Dive Center Guides

Scuba Diving Blog & Travel Guides for Playa del Carmen – Page 3

Practical guides from Xico Dive Center about scuba diving in Playa del Carmen, cenotes, Cozumel, bull sharks, beginner diving, marine life, safety and planning a dive trip in Mexico.

Dive knowledge from Playa del Carmen

Latest Diving Guides

Clear answers, local trip-planning advice and practical scuba knowledge for new and experienced divers.

Bull Sharks

Best Time of Year to Dive in Playa del Carmen

Planning a scuba diving trip to Mexico and wondering about the best time to dive in Playa del Carmen? The good news is simple:…

Read Guide
Wreck Diving Playa del Carmen

Exploring Mama Viña – Playa del Carmen’s Local Wreck Dive

The Mama Viña wreck dive is the main local wreck dive near Playa del Carmen. It is a former shrimp boat that was intentionally…

Read Guide
Refresh Playa del Carmen

Best Cozumel Dive Sites to Visit from Playa del Carmen

Cozumel is one of the most famous scuba diving destinations in the Caribbean. Divers come for clear water, drift diving, coral walls, swim-throughs, colorful…

Read Guide
Night Dive Playa del Carmen

Marine Life You Can See on a Night Dive in Playa del Carmen

Scuba diving in Playa del Carmen is beautiful during the day, but the reef changes completely after sunset. A night dive reveals different animal…

Read Guide
Diving Cenote Dos Ojos

Best Cenotes for Open Water Divers in the Riviera Maya

Not every cenote dive in the Riviera Maya is right for every diver. Some cenotes are excellent for certified divers doing their first cavern…

Read Guide
Snorkeler exploring the reef near Playa del Carmen

Best Water Activities in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is one of the best bases in the Riviera Maya for ocean activities, snorkeling tours, scuba diving, cenotes, island trips and…

Read Guide
Advanced Open Water Course Playa del Carmen

Becoming a Master Scuba Diver in Mexico

For passionate divers, earning the title of Master Scuba Diver is one of the highest recreational achievements in scuba diving. In Mexico, with its…

Read Guide
What is the Difference Between Diving in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel?

What is the Difference Between Diving in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel?

If you are planning a scuba diving trip to the Riviera Maya, two destinations always stand out: Cozumel diving and Playa del Carmen diving.…

Read Guide
Diving Cenote Nohoch

Best Cenotes to Dive Near Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is one of the best bases in the Riviera Maya for cenote diving. From town, certified divers can reach many of…

Read Guide
Plan With Xico

Ready to plan your Xico experience?

Tell us your dates and what you’d like to experience. Our team will help you choose the right option and confirm availability.