Mexico

Punta Francesa

Punta Francesa - photo 1

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Punta Francesa is a coastal area in Quintana Roo on Mexico’s Caribbean Sea side, used mainly as a local access point for dives in the surrounding region. Scuba here typically focuses on short boat or shore-entry trips to nearby reefs and reef edges, with conditions that depend on season and weather. Visibility can be good on calmer days, and you’ll generally find tropical reef fish and other common Caribbean marine life, with variety increasing on healthier reef sections. As it’s not a major city center by itself, most divers plan using nearby hubs in Quintana Roo for dive briefings, equipment rental, and guided outings to the best sites offshore and along 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 Punta Francesa

Nearby Dive Sites (63)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Punta Francesa

The best time to dive in Punta Francesa

The best months to dive in Punta Francesa 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.
25 °C 27 °C 6/10
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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