Dive-site story
Situated north of Playa del Carmen along the Riviera Maya, Los Arcos is celebrated for its distinctive coral arches and limestone swim-throughs. Divers drift along coral spurs decorated with deep-water gorgonians, barrel sponges, and brain coral heads. The reef slope sits exposed to the Yucatan Channel current, attracting pelagic visitors alongside sheltered benthic life tucked under overhangs.
Series of natural limestone and coral arches allowing scenic swim-throughs
Frequent sightings of green morays and resting nurse sharks under ledges
Gentle to brisk drift diving over healthy hard coral formations
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring cooler water and visiting pelagics, while summer offers the calmest seas and highest visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green moray eelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bull sharkCarcharhinus leucas | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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