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From my personal experience I listed those dive operations which in my opinion offer good service. And as far as hotels - Maya Palms is included in that link. Yes, that is why there are these types of fourms - so everyone can express their opinion. I repect your right to shamlessly troll and...

Oh and don't forget about the above mentioned dive operation. I am sorry I forgot to post you business with links. so, here it is.

If you take the time to do a Google search - anyone will find a number of very fine places to stay and dive operations in the Costa Maya / mahahual area. It was my intention to list a diverse list of hotels and dive operations. It also list a group of businesses that help support the local...

Windfinder - Wind & weather reports in realtime on Google Maps Mexico Real time wind reports and forecast. Only a few stations reporting in Mexico, but still helpful.

Well - not exactly, since gambling is still illegal in Mexico. I am sure the 'pay out' is in prizes or vouchers - can you say Dave & Busters? Still might be fun for a night - just don't expect the million dollar jackpot. Sports betting is okay in Mexico. Have fun

Would you like it super sized?:cool2:

The ship made its first stop in Costa Maya today. It is schedule to be there a couple time a month. At least Cozumel has a bit more infrastucture. Any way you look at it, still a boat load of people. The pier in Costa Maya can handle 3 ships a time. With all berts full, that is about...

Never really been celebrated in Mexico. All schools and goverment offices are open. It is an "American" ad thing, too many Corona commercials. But then most American really don't know the history of the date - just a time to drink beer. But, who could refuse an excuse to drink a cold beer. Salud

August & September are the highest month for tropical storms in the Yucatan. These are the two months of a greater possibility of a storm to travel up the Yucatan Channel and impact the area. Even with those odds - your chances are still fairly low of actually seeing a tropical storm. Been...

One other point about Costa Maya is Chinchorro Banks located about 20 miles offshore. Great diving. Generally the best times to go are during the summer months (less wind). As the trip is across some open water. Only a few dive operations have the permits to go out to the banks. I do not...

You will find most of the small hotels do have their own dive operation or have close contacts with a dive operation. Most will pick you up by boat at your hotel. Even Maya Palms has been 'contrating' their boats for diving. Price wise - you will most likely find better prices at many of the...

The diving is very good any place from Cancun south. The main choice is what type for your surface interval (hotel). My choice would be any place south of Playa del Carmen (nothing against Cancun). Akumal, Puerto Adventuras, Tulum and down thru Costa Maya. One advantage to the central area...

If you are looking for the Costa Maya - this describes the area south of Pta. Allen to the Belize border. It is a growing region for tourism which does include Mahahual and Xcalak. Mahahual is also the location of the cruise ship pier - Puerto Costa Maya. While this is about a 4 hour drive...

Given a choice between the two - would choose Cozumel for diving for a cruise ship experience. Don't get me wrong, the diving in Costa Maya / Mahahual is great. Just that where most of the dive ops take cruise ship divers is just good. The reefs dive ops in Mahahual usually take cruise ship...

Caribbean Mexico may be a better name. The Riviera Maya is generally the area south of Cancun (excluding Cancun) to Tulum. Tourist promotion has beed segregated into Cancun - Riviera Maya - Zona Maya - and Costa Maya( all the way to Xcalak). This does encompass the entire east Caribbean...

You will find Dreamtimes is primarily a 'cruise ship' operator as they have arrangements with some of the cruise line. Some of the others to check out - Blue Ocean Safari Tortuga Azul Zona de buceo Not familar with Nomad By far the best diving is to the south - from km5 south...

About 100 miles to the south in Costa Maya /Mahahual, lionfish are already widespread. We counted at least 3-6 on each dive. Most were small in the 3 inch size range. Not yet up to up to dinner size, worth clean and grill. We did manage to harvest some of them. Without much dive traffic, I...

To meet your requirements - it is easy. Just pick a small town and it will meet your requirements. It really is dependent on your desire to drive south. Puerto Morelos is a good choice and only 1/2 an hour from the Cancun Airport. Go a bit south Akumal, Tulum , Mahahual, Xcalak - these...

If you have just a week and you are set on doing Chinchorro only. Then you may be disappointed. Ditto on Marco's comments. Wind is the largest factor. Depending on wind speed and direction can make for a no so easy ride. Usually December start to see the norte ( north winds). But, then have seen...