Dive-site story
Aquarium, known locally as El Acuario, sits inside the protected Puerto Morelos Reef National Park. An elongated spur-and-groove coral ridge rises over sandy channels. Divers drift along the barrier reef wall, where clusters of sea fans, brain corals, and gorgonians shelter Caribbean reef fauna.
Protected barrier reef system with brain corals and sea plumes
Nurse sharks resting beneath overhangs
Gentle drift conditions suited for photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving runs year-round; winter cold fronts bring occasional wind, while late spring and summer provide the calmest seas.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted DrumEquetus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common |
Marine forecast
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