Where to dive in Mexico in late Feb?

[BoundForElsewhere]

Here's a nice map of Angelita showing just how easy a dive it is....

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I love the dangly tree at the entry. Angelita and The Pit are like diving in a horror movie. So. Freaking. Awesome.

 

[CanadaDan]

"All cavern dives" are supposed to stick to those rules, including the major characteristic that separates "cavern" from cave: remaining within sight of some daylight. The problem is that, at least in the past, some have not stuck to all the rules. Not sure if you saw the sticky I linked to above. It's apparently the few that did not stick to the rules that have kept the guided cenote dives from having a perfect record.

Sadly there are always those operator in every area. Always a good idea to vet the dive shop you're dealing with. Thankfully there are plenty of safe and reputable operators taking divers into the cenotes.

 

[Sharkie Guy!]

Get a ticket for a liveaboard to Socorro Island for example in Southern Sport.

I see spaces 20-28 February, 2020.

Socorro Island Liveaboard

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

Get a ticket for a liveaboard to Socorro Island for example in Southern Sport.

I see spaces 20-28 February, 2020.

Socorro Island Liveaboard

Best idea yet.

 

[Norwegian Cave Diver]

If “The Pit” and “Angelita” are on your list... and you are comfortable with 120-130 feet and ok with some darkness - the Cenote Zapote/Hell’s Bells is crazy good. It will most likely blow your mind. Hahaha. Do a YouTube search. Epic.

 

[Norwegian Cave Diver]

Here our dive at Hells Bells...

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

Yes, please.

 

[anchochile]

Get a ticket for a liveaboard to Socorro Island for example in Southern Sport.

Sounds incredible but at the most I can squeeze maybe 4-5 days of diving onto the end of this trip, unfortunately an extended liveaboard is not an option at the moment. It's on the bucket list, though.

If “The Pit” and “Angelita” are on your list... and you are comfortable with 120-130 feet and ok with some darkness - the Cenote Zapote/Hell’s Bells is crazy good. It will most likely blow your mind. Hahaha. Do a YouTube search. Epic.

That's gonna be a hard no... looks cool, though!

I'm leaning towards Cozumel. For me, the relative distance from Guadalajara of Coz vs Baja Sur is a non-issue. I live in California and Los Cabos is an easy direct flight - I'd rather save that for an October/Nov trip when conditions are optimal. Whereas Cozumel is a pain in the ass from the west coast - if I don't make it on this trip, who knows when I'd be able to get there. I'll see if I can include a day trip to the mainland for some easy cenote dives as well. Thanks, all, for the input!

 

[Sharkie Guy!]

Thanks, all, for the input!

Don't miss the White Sharks at Guadalupe Island on Aug-Nov! It's a short flight from Guadalajara to Tijuana!

Guadalupe Island White Sharks