4 Top
Experiences to Have in Mexico
By Susan Gerle
Whether it’s
discovering the ruins, diving and snorkeling, visiting major cities, or
studying cultural differences, Mexico has it all! Whatever the tourist is looking for, they can
find it in this country.
1. Go Diving Or
Snorkeling
The best scuba
diving in Mexico is located around the Island of Cozumel and off Puerto Morelos
on the Mayan Riviera. The warm, clear,
calm turquoise waters make it a diver’s paradise. The coral in the area is protected and
therefore supports many fish varieties.
Cozumel was
recognized as one of the top 10 diving sites in the world by Jacques Cousteau a
half a century ago. There are many reefs
off the island that can be discovered through local tours.
Puerto Morelos
has a protective reef 600 meters offshore and is great for scuba diving and
snorkeling. Locals offer diving lessons
and beginners can get their PADI Certification, which is recognized worldwide.
There is also
another type of diving that is very popular on the Yucatan. Cenotes, or underwater caves, are located
throughout the Yucatan. They are part of
the Mayan underground river system. Even
though scuba diving is the only way to experience some of the cenotes, a few
are good for snorkeling.
