The winner is Cozumel

A favorite destination of divers, Cozumel has offshore one of the world's most impressive barrier reefs. The small community, populated during the Caste Wars, has grown and attracted cruise ships, sophisticated hotels and internationally acclaimed restaurants, but still appeals to all sorts of travelers.

And the runners up are....

Huatulco, Oaxaca,   More Info

Lots of variety, some organized tours, beach restaurants rent gear. There are many good sites in the bays around Huatulco with interesting rock formations and an abundance of fish. Try El Maguey Bay and Playa La Entrega.

La Paz, Baja California Sur

Coral Point has some of the best coral reefs in Baja.

Loreto, Baja California Sur,   More Info

Calm cystal clear waters in the Sea of Cortez. You can see large reef fish in nearby Isla Coronado . There are several adventure and snorkeling outfits base in Loreto.

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur

Bahia Santa Maria, but mostly up near La Paz (2 hours)

Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo

Not the spot it used to be - the coral reefs right off the shoreline are dead. No coral = no fish.

Zihuatanejo, Guerrero,   More Info

Sometimes murky, but good variety

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco,   More Info

Los Arcos Marine Reserve is a beautiful spot where you can view the rock formations and swim thru the arches. Sea life includes angelfish, damsels, parrot fish, lobsters, puffer fish and possibly mantas and stingrays.

Cancun, Quintana Roo,   More Info

Not much snorkeling in Cancun, but nearby at Cozumel and the Riviera Maya

Acapulco, Guerrero,   More Info

Try Isla la Roqueta - no coral but lots of fish. Not much available unless you take a snorkeling tour. For those who don't get wet, glass bottom boats are available.

Mulege, Baja California Sur

Expect Baracuda, Wrasse, Dorado, Sweet Lips, Sergeant Majors and Angels just to name a few

Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

There is a protected cove with clear water quite nice for snorkeling but no reefs.

Los Ayala, Nayarit

Compared to most of the Pacific Coast, the water here is quite clear with some nice areas.

Casa Tequila Sunrise   Rentals Tulum, Quintana Roo More Info

Cozumel Scuba Diving with Bottom Time Divers   Cozumel, Quintana Roo More Info

Mismaloya Divers   Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 322/228-0020, 322/15 More Info

Hotel Restaurant Maya Luna   Hotel Carretera Mahahual Xcalak km 5.2, Mahahual, Quintana Roo 0052(1)9838360905 More Info

Hecho en Mexico   milta manzana 18 lote 12 Santa Cruz, Huatulco, Oaxaca 044-958-100-9693 More Info

Hotel Casa Tucan   Hotel calle 4 entre Av.10 and 15, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo 984 8730283 More Info

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