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I am planning a trip to the Yucatan this coming January (2024). I've been many times, but never south of Tulum. I've wanted to dive Banco Chinchorro for almost 20 years, but life happened. Now, the kids are certified, and this is finally the moment.
There are four of us, and my kids are new divers. They've got 10 dives each from our trip to Bonaire last year. Will BC present any challenges? I'm not comfortable putting them in strong currents yet. Also, my youngest is 12, so he has a depth limit of 18m for now. Are the BC dive sites deeper than that? I am contacting Amigos del Mar; they seem to have a good rep here on the boards. Plus, their boat looks comfortable
What do y'all think of the conditions at BC? Healthy corals and marine life? I ask because Cozumel makes me sad these days…so many fond memories from years ago when the reefs were amazing. Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in/around Mahahual? How about food? Does anyone have any favorite restaurants? Lastly (sorry for all the questions), does anyone think a few nights in Bacalar is worth it? The lagoon photos are stunning, and the cenote swims look fun. I'd like to take the kid's cenote diving, but I just started researching that.
Looking forward to your replies!
There are four of us, and my kids are new divers. They've got 10 dives each from our trip to Bonaire last year. Will BC present any challenges? I'm not comfortable putting them in strong currents yet. Also, my youngest is 12, so he has a depth limit of 18m for now. Are the BC dive sites deeper than that? I am contacting Amigos del Mar; they seem to have a good rep here on the boards. Plus, their boat looks comfortable

What do y'all think of the conditions at BC? Healthy corals and marine life? I ask because Cozumel makes me sad these days…so many fond memories from years ago when the reefs were amazing. Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in/around Mahahual? How about food? Does anyone have any favorite restaurants? Lastly (sorry for all the questions), does anyone think a few nights in Bacalar is worth it? The lagoon photos are stunning, and the cenote swims look fun. I'd like to take the kid's cenote diving, but I just started researching that.
Looking forward to your replies!