San Francisco

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Know about San Francisco

San Francisco is an exceptional dive site located on the west coast of Cozumel, Mexico. This dive spot is famous for its stunning coral formations and diverse marine life, making it a favorite among scuba divers and snorkelers.

The coral formations at San Francisco are remarkable, with towering columns and intricate tunnels providing an exciting and visually stunning experience for divers. Divers can explore a wide range of coral species, including brain coral, staghorn coral, and sea fans. The site is also home to an abundance of marine life, including schools of colorful fish, barracudas, eagle rays, and turtles.

The water at San Francisco is usually calm, with excellent visibility, making it an ideal spot for diving and snorkeling. The currents at the site are typically mild, allowing divers to explore the underwater world at a leisurely pace.

One of the highlights of diving at San Francisco is the opportunity to see a unique underwater phenomenon called the “Coral Kingdom.” This is a massive coral formation shaped like a dome that houses a diverse array of marine life. Additionally, the site is known for its incredible swim-throughs, allowing divers to explore underwater tunnels and caves.

Whether you are a seasoned diver or a beginner, San Francisco offers a memorable underwater experience that should not be missed in Cozumel.

Depth

Wall of 35 ft to 100 ft

Temperature in the year

26 a 28 aprox.

Visibility in the year

30 Meters or more

Distance from port

Type of diving

Steep descent with moderate to strong current

Security

Intermediate due to the current

Watercourses

Varies

Required level

Intermediate

Snorkel

Equipment

Night diving

Yes

Diving for photographs

Yes

VisibilityTechnical Characteristics of Diverse

Moderate to strong currents, great site for seeing schools of fish

Best time of the year

Immersion time

Approximately 45 to 60 minutes, however, dive time depends on depth and air consumption
Coral Type

Grandes esponjas de barril, gorgonias de aguas profundas.

Marine life

Rayas, anguila en la cima del arrecife en la arena alimentándose, tortugas y Tiburones Nodriza peces loro gigante, peces ángel, meros negros, morenas verdes , pargos, cureles.

Fish

Rays eagle at the top of the reef in the sand feeding, turtles and sharks nodriza fish giant parrie

Unique feature
Wall, drift, deep
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