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The best snorkeling in Mexico is in Cozumel, Quintana Roo
Perhaps Mexico's best snorkeling, although cruise ships and hordes have compromised reefs. Rocky shoreline makes if difficult in some places, but many snorkeling tours are available.
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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.
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