Dive-site story
Jardines is a low-relief coral reef running parallel to the shore just off Playa del Carmen. Divers typically cruise along the sand channels and low coral ledges where sea fans, barrel sponges, and gorgonians flourish in gentle currents. The site offers relaxed drift diving over patches of hard corals interspersed with sandy bottoms where rays and bottom-dwelling marine life rest.
Plentiful moray eels and southern stingrays tucked beneath shallow coral undercuts
Leisurely drift diving across spur-and-groove reef structure
Regular encounters with green sea turtles grazing on soft coral patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with the calmest seas and clearest water typically occurring from late spring through summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green moray eelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail snapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common |
Marine forecast
