A paradise in the Mexican Caribbean, Cancun has more history and legends than any other archaeological site in the region of Mexico and Quintana Roo. It is nothing short of paradise as the waters are a clear reflection of the natural wonders of the Caribbean Sea. They seem like they are painted with a unique turquoise blue and are more crystalline than glass. Cancun belongs to the Riviera Maya region, which makes it one of the most popular and important tourist destinations for the Mexican economy. Here you can come and enjoy one of the great attractions of the marine world by going on one of the diving expeditions that are available to dive in these calm waters.

Besides, it is one of the perfect destinations to acquire a PADI certification from beginner to advanced levels. Since it is a varied place, there are places with calm waters and those where it is only recommended to go with some certification as it requires improved techniques and explore areas that are difficult to access. It is a perfect destination to come to get rid of stress, to party as if it is Vegas and to explore the ancient Mayan civilization, diving in the Caribbean Sea is an adventure you can't miss.

Where to go scuba diving in Cancun?

• Diving in Puerto Morelos: Being one of the closest cities to Cancun, Puerto Morelos has a set of beautiful cenotes where you can dive and explore a seemingly unreal world. This is one of the most interesting activities as cenotes were regarded as a sacred place by ancient Mayans who believed it was a portal to one of their deities that lived in the depths. It is considered a ceremonial place.

Here the experienced divers will be able to find labyrinths that connect to different exits, underwater caverns and diving in the caves of the Sharks. If you are a beginner, you can observe corals and fish of shallow waters, appreciate the depth and see the caverns from a distance.

One of the places you should not miss is the Puerto Morelos Reef Park, considered one of the best places for aquatic activities, in this case, scuba diving. It has very shallow places and attractive spots for experienced divers to explore these reefs.

• Dive the reef belt in the Western Atlantic: No, it is not located in the Atlantic Ocean, it was named for its incredible size of 8,673 hectares in length, which makes it the second-largest barrier reef in the world. Consisting of part of the Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc, which gives rise to the name and is believed that this barrier reef reaches a further distance.

This is the perfect place for divers to test for certifications as it has cliffs, caves and some arches, which are ideal for intermediate or even advanced divers. Here, you are likely to encounter dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life that will make your diving experience even more memorable and unique.

• Explore the MUSA Underwater Museum of Art: Visit and explore one of the most original and authentic museums because of its location at the bottom of the Caribbean. The MUSA is located just metres from the seabed, making it an activity that all grades of divers can come and visit.

This site has the main attraction of 500 sculptures being a contemporary museum located inside the Marine Park of Islas Mujeres. This place was made by 6 different artists and a non-profit organisation whose objective is to spread the art of conservation of marine spaces. So don't forget to visit this incredible place since these works raise awareness about marine life and work as a means of propagation of the corals.

Cancun is undoubtedly one of the best destinations where tourism and underwater exploration are the main attractions of this city. So, if you are thinking of a unique and original holiday, diving in the Caribbean Sea was and will never be a bad idea. Take with you those breathtaking underwater sights that only Cancun has to offer.

Feel and soak up Cancun diving in the Caribbean!