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Palancar Reef stretches for more than 5 km along Cozumel's southwestern coast and is widely regarded as one of the finest reef systems in the entire Caribbean, recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Palancar Caves is the most spectacular section, featuring a canyon of huge coral pinnacles and swim-throughs at 10–40 m that shelter black grouper, loggerhead turtles, and queen angelfish. The gentle drift current makes navigation effortless and visibility often exceeds 40 m.
Depth range10–40m
Best months to dive
JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar
Known hazards
⚠ current⚠ depth
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