Mexico

San Carlos

San Carlos - photo 1

Photo by Alex Bransky on Unsplash.

San Carlos is a coastal town in Quintana Roo that serves as a gateway to Caribbean diving along the Riviera Maya. With a handful of local dive centers and easy access to nearby reefs and walls on the Caribbean side, it functions as a practical base for day trips and条件 logistics. The area offers warm Caribbean waters, generally clear conditions, and marine life typical of the northern Caribbean, including reef fish and occasional larger pelagics depending on site. For beginners, nearby shore entries and drift-diving options are available through local centers, while more advanced divers can reach broader reef systems with short boat runs from the coast.

Essential information for traveling in Mexico

About Mexico

Sea
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of California, Gulf of Mexi...
Timezone
America/Cancun
Languages
ES
Demonym
Mexican
Phone prefix
+52

Practicalities

Currency
MXN
Voltage
127, 220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
CUN CZM SJD LAP TIJ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around San Carlos

Nearby Dive Sites (22)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around San Carlos

The best time to dive in San Carlos

The best months to dive in San Carlos are from August to October. Temperatures are confortable (26-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
24 °C 26 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
25 °C 27 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 27 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 28 °C 7/10
05 - May
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 30 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 31 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 30 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
26 °C 30 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 28 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
24 °C 28 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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