Adventure Tourism in Mexico: Scuba Diving in Merida

Posteado el Abril 12, 2007 - Categorizado en Adventure Tourism in Merida, Adventure Tourism in Mexico, Calcehtok Merida, Chak-Zinik-Che Merida, Cuzama Merida, Merida Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Scuba Diving in Mexico, Xlacah Merida

In Merida’s surrounding areas, you’ll find various caves, caverns and sinkholes that are ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling. You’ll come across spectacular rock formations as you experience the excitement of exploring narrow underground passageways. Cave diving enthusiasts, specifically those using wetsuits and air tanks, will find it particularly exhilarating as they submerge 10 meters (33 feet) below the water’s surface and discover the Yucatan’s subterranean mysteries.
Calcehtok – This underground tunnel system, which lies 32 km (20 mi) from the town of Muna, is the ideal spot to cave dive in crystalline waters. The underground network stretches 5 km (3.1 mi). To get there, go left at the Km 25 turnoff along the state highway, which is near Merida.

Xlacah – One of Merida’s biggest sinkholes with a depth of 44 meters (145 feet), it offers perfectly clear waters for scuba diving, cave diving and snorkeling. Lies just 15 km (9 mi) from Merida.

Chak-Zinik-Che – Offers all the great attributes for scuba diving: it’s 40 meters (132 feet) deep, water visibility is 50 meters (165 feet), and the average temperature is 27º C (81º F). Located 50 km (31 mi) southeast of Merida, near the town of Cuzama.

Cuzama – Located 40 km (25 mi) southeast of Merida on a state highway that you can catch in the town of Kanasin. This place has various sinkholes you can visit as a horse-drawn cart takes you along a 7-km (4-mi) path full of underbrush. Has calm and crystalline waters ideal for scuba diving, cave diving and snorkeling. Source:visitmexico.com

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