Mexico

Playa Corona

Playa Corona is a coastal area in Quintana Roo on Mexico’s Caribbean Sea side. It’s mainly a gateway for shore access and short boat trips to nearby reef and seagrass habitats around the region. Expect typical Caribbean conditions: generally warm water, good visibility on calmer days, and a mix of reef-associated fish and invertebrates, with local variation depending on the exact site and season. There are also plenty of day trips organized out of the surrounding Riviera Maya–Cozumel area, so most divers plan with dive operators for equipment, site selection, and currents. If you’re coming for a specific kind of dive (shallow snorkeling-style reefs, deeper reef walls, or photography), ask locally about visibility and whether the day’s route includes the calmer, protected areas.

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 Playa Corona

Nearby Dive Sites (68)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Playa Corona

The best time to dive in Playa Corona

The best months to dive in Playa Corona are from August to October. Temperatures are confortable (27-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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

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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