Diving In Xcalak
Mahahual
Description
The quiet fishermen's village of Xcalak is located close to the Belize border. Currently, its reefs are protected under the "Nature Park" denomination.
In the reserve there are lots of different corals but it is specially remarkable the big elkhorn coral formations (acropora palmata) that are specially protected.
Diving in Xcalak offers a little bit of everything, from big fishes like groupers, shads and -if you are lucky-manatees, to macro life, like seahorses, pipe fishes, "cleaner shrimps", etc.
It is also a great place to get into beautiful canyons and underwater caves.
Diving spots:
LA POZA
Without doubt, this is the "star" diving spot, not only from Xcalak, but in all this region. It is a wide passage with high walls where a colony of huge shads - with 6.5 feet and over 330 pounds- do live. It is quite common to have streams in this diving.
LA CHIMENEA
Although it is possible to see big barracudas in this place, this diving spot is not the one to see life, but to get into fun and beautiful caves and cracks that go across the reef. The entrance to the cave called "La Chimenea" is around 88 feet depth.
LA POZETA
This is another popular diving in the Reserve, where depth does not exceed 49 feet and sand bottoms combine with reef walls. Here, you can see snappers, eagle rays, groupers and, inside the coral cracks, lobsters and morays.
Key Points
Max: Up to 8 persons
Duration: 7:00 hrs
Guide language: Spanish, English
What's Included
- Round transportation from Mahahual
- Captain and guide
- 2 dives
Where
What's Not Included
Requirements
- Certified divers.
- If less than 3 divers ask us so you can join a group.
It was a great experience. We loved swimming with the orcas.
Barbara Monroy
May 2026
Excelente!
Mateo Parra
May 2026
A beach and boat dive on Cozumel Island, everything was excellent. The instructor, Briley, although young, was very patient and attentive. The equipment was in good condition and checked before starting the dive.
Luis
April 2026