Scuba diving in Punta Venado

  • Punta Venado
  • 12
    Dive centers offer dives on Punta Venado
  • Diving from USD 70
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Diver level
Novice
Depth
Average: 20 m
Maximum: 33 m
Visibility
Average: 10 m
Maximum: 30 m
Punta Venado is the most southern reef in Playa del Carmenand. It is popular among divers for its beautiful soft and hard corals and sponges. This area, as well as the northern end of Playa del Carmenand, gives divers a chance to see whale sharks and mantas. Punta Venado generally has a moderate to strong current that takes divers past the amazing corals, moray eels, turtles, rays and schools of fish. During the winter season (December-March) there is a good chance to see bull sharks in this area. Average depth of the site is 20m/65ft and maximum depth is 33m/108ft. Visibility is good,10-30m/32-98ft, and currents are medium, 1-2 knots.

When to go

Diving is available all year long. The average annual water temperature stays around 26C/78F.

Reachable from

Playa del Carmen

Liveaboards with trips to Punta Venado

Dive center`s Special Offers

  • Playa del Carmen Fantasea Dive and Adventures

    Playa del Carmen plus Cenotes Package

    2 days / 4 dives, accommodation is available on request
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Royal Tulum

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives: purchase 5 dives, get 1 dive for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared betwen several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Riviera Maya & Yucatan

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives: purchase 5 dives, get 1 dive for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Dreams Puerto Aventuras

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives: purchase 5 dives, get 1 free dive
  • Xcalak Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Grand Xcaret

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives (purchase 5 dives and get 1 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives package (purchase 5 dives, get 1 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Allegro Playacar

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives (purchase 5 dives, get 1 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Fantasea Dive and Adventures

    Playa del Carmen plus Cozumel or Puerto Morelos Package

    2 days / 4 dives, accommodation is available on request
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Royal Tulum

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives: purchase 8 dives, get 2 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared betwen several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Riviera Maya & Yucatan

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives: purchase 8 dives and get 2 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Dreams Puerto Aventuras

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives: purchase 8 dives, get 2 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Xcalak Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Grand Xcaret

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives (purchase 8 dives and get 2 free dives). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 Dives Package (purchase 8 dives, get 2 free dives). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Allegro Playacar

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives (purchase 8 dives, get 2 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Scuba Libre

    Diving Package: Arcos

    We recomend this diving package for divers who just love coral reefs and colorfull fishes. We know that Mexico offers a lot to see so this package is specially good for divers who are coming with non-diving fammily members as you can choos to make your dives in the morning or the afternoon depending on your other programs and will separate you from them only for 4 hours.Our stuff will prepaire the diving equipment for you in advance and make everithing possible to make your dives as comfortable as possible.
  • Playa del Carmen Scuba Libre Sandos Caracol Resort

    Diving Package: Arcos

    We recommend this diving package for divers who just love coral reefs and colorfull fishes. We know that Mexico offers a lot to see so this package is specially good for divers who are coming with non-diving fammily members as you can choos to make your dives in the morning or the afternoon depending on your other programs and will separate you from them only for 4 hours.Our stuff will prepaire the diving equipment for you in advance and make everithing possible to make your dives as comfortable as possible.
  • Playa del Carmen Scuba Libre Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

    Diving Package: Arcos

    We recommend this diving package for divers who just love coral reefs and colorfull fishes. We know that Mexico offers a lot to see so this package is specially good for divers who are coming with non-diving fammily members as you can choos to make your dives in the morning or the afternoon depending on your other programs and will separate you from them only for 4 hours.Our stuff will prepaire the diving equipment for you in advance and make everithing possible to make your dives as comfortable as possible. With this Diving Package you will have the chance to visit the following dive sites: Punta Venado, Mama Vina, Barracuda, Sabalos, Inna, Tortugas, Jardines, Cueva, Chun-Zumbul, Moc-Che, Pared Verde, Los Arcos, Cerebros.
  • Playa del Carmen Fantasea Dive and Adventures

    Playa del Carmen plus Cenotes plus Cozumel or Puerto Morelos Package

    3 days / 6 dives, accommodation is available on request
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Royal Tulum

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives: purchase 12 dives, get 4 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared betwen several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Riviera Maya & Yucatan

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives: purchase 12 dives, get 4 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Dreams Puerto Aventuras

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives: purchase 12 dives, get4 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Xcalak Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Grand Xcaret

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives (purchase 12 dives and get 4 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives package (purchase 12 dives, get 4 free dives). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Allegro Playacar

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives (purchase 12 dives, get 4 free dives). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers

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