Cozumel vs Playa del Carmen Diving: Which Is Better?
Cozumel and Playa del Carmen both offer excellent scuba diving, but they are not the same experience. The best choice depends on your certification…
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Scuba Diving Blog & Travel Guides for Playa del Carmen – Page 5
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.
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The Science of Diving
Scuba diving is more than swimming underwater. It is a mix of physics, pressure, buoyancy, breathing gases, body control, equipment design, and safe dive…
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The Evolution of Dive Gear
Dive gear has changed scuba diving completely. What started with heavy helmets, surface air hoses and limited movement has become modern scuba equipment that…
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How to Be a Good Dive Buddy and Respectful Diver
A good dive buddy does more than swim next to you underwater. A good buddy helps make the dive safer, calmer, more organized, and…
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Eco-Friendly Dive Practices
Scuba diving gives us a close look at reefs, marine life, cenotes, and underwater ecosystems. That also means divers have a responsibility to protect…
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Different Scuba Diving Kicks: Flutter, Frog, Back Kick and More
Good finning is one of the most underrated scuba diving skills. Many beginners think kicking is just about moving forward, but the way you…
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Staying Active as a Scuba Diver
Scuba diving is not a race, a gym workout, or an extreme fitness test. But being reasonably active can make dive days easier, calmer,…
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Common Aquatic Species of Playa del Carmen
One of the most common questions divers and snorkelers ask before visiting Playa del Carmen is simple: What marine life can I see underwater?…
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Wreck Diving in the Riviera Maya
Wreck diving in the Riviera Maya is one of the best ways for certified divers to add more adventure to a dive trip in…
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