Dive-site story
Punta Dalila is a shallow reef system along Cozumel's southwestern coast within the national marine park. Divers drift across continuous ridges of brain, finger, and star coral interrupted by sand channels. The reef structure offers ample overhangs and crevices where marine fauna rest during the typical northward drift current.
Low-profile coral spurs and shallow swim-through channels across white sand
Frequent encounters with resting nurse sharks tucked beneath ledges
Prime habitat for the endemic Cozumel splendid toadfish hidden in rubble holes
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is reliable throughout the year, though winter months occasionally experience brief port closures from northern cold fronts.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splendid toadfishSanopus splendidus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Queen angelfishHolacanthus ciliaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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