The mysterious deep blue sea has always been fascinating to us humans. Knowing that the salt water oceans make up 71% of the Earth’s surface and yet we have still so much to discover is intriguing. Not knowing what is yet to be discovered at the bottom of the deep blue sea is one of the many reasons divers travel all around the world and Tulum on the Riviera Maya in Mexico is no different.
Scuba-Diving is an exciting way to discover more about underwater life and all the secret gems it is may be hiding. Since we were younger we have heard numerous stories about how there is a lost fortune waiting to be discovered. Unfortunately, for those looking for gold, you may be a little disappointed when you visit Tulum. There is a huge treasure down there, but it come s in the form of fish and sea creatures. Divers can look out for manta rays, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins and sharks at Tulum throughout the year and you can never be sure of just who you might end up swimming next to. The diversity in this part of the ocean never ceases to amaze its visitors.
The Yucatan Peninsula is home to outstanding diving opportunities down on the Great Maya Barrier Reef. This reef starts at the north end of the Yucatan Peninsula and winds all the way down to coastal Belize and Honduras. The more popular dive locations nearby are probably Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Cozumel but, Tulum is the perfect location for divers looking for a more tranquil and peaceful dive. The views are spectacular too. Tulum is especially famous for its pyramid in front of beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, the perfect conditions for a dive.
On the Yucatan peninsula, the cave system is effectively a giant underground river cutting straight through limestone. The cenotes are mysterious underwater sinkholes dot the landscape of the Yucatan Peninsula. Sometimes interconnected by long underwater caverns, these sinkholes can plunge to depths rivalling any dive in the world, and offer dramatic patterns of sunlight filtering through remarkably clear water. Professional guides will be necessary as some cave complexes can stretch for miles and can plunge into inky darkness.
October is a great time to travel to Tulum to explore it’s waters. The warm sea is calm allowing visitors to reef dive most days. The Peninsula is also home to a number of dive sites so there is water to suit all levels of experience. With visibility usually in excess of 100 metres, beautiful light effects and geological formations such as stalactites and stalagmites, these are some of the best caverns for diving in the world and truly an experience not to be missed.
Scuba diving can be an incredible experience and each time is different to the last. With the warm jade waters, the typical relaxed Caribbean atmosphere and beaches of incredible natural beauty, Tulum is the perfect place for people who love to discover.
OMG! Your description of Tulum just inspired me, I have always wanted to do scuba diving but I always have an excuse not to learn. I want to visit this wonderful places and amaze myself with the beauties of the ocean. Your article is great and I bet it will inspire many people to visit Mexico.