Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Abyss. PADI and SSI-affiliated Abyss offers introductory courses and dive trips. They also run dives in Tulum under the name Cenote Dive Center. Av. 1, between Calles 10 and 12, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710. 984/873–2164. www.abyssdiveshop.com. From M$745.
Mexico Blue Dream. Custom snorkel tours in Playa, Laguna Yal-Ku, Akumal, and nearby cenotes are available through Mexico Blue Dream; dive trips to Cozumel are also arranged. between Av. 1 and Mamitas Beach, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710. 984/803–0660. www.mexicobluedream.com. From M$474.
Tank-Ha Dive Center. Playa's original dive outfit has PADI-certified teachers and runs diving and snorkeling excursions to the reefs and caverns. Dive packages and Cozumel trips are available, too. Calle 10, between Avs. 5 and 10, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710. 984/873–0302. www.tankha.com. From M$610.
Yucatek Divers. PADI-affiliated Yucatek Divers offers cenote dives, dive packages, and instruction. A one-tank introductory course costs MX$1,355; the four-day, five-dive beginner certification course is MX$5,557. Av. 15, between Calles 2 and 4, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710. 984/803–2836. www.yucatek-divers.com. Dives from M$820.
