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La Palomita

La Palomita is one of those Cozumel spots that really shines, especially if you’re into the smaller stuff. We love it for an easy, shallow dive, perfect for a long bottom time and really soaking in the details. You'll often find us here with a macro lens, spending ages trying to get the perfect shot of a shy Textile Blenny peeking from its hole, or a Lesser Starlet Coral pulsing gently. It’s a fantastic nursery site. Expect to see loads of juvenile French Grunts darting between the rocks, and we’ve spotted more Drum here than almost anywhere else in Cozumel, their fins waving like tiny flags. While the current can pick up, usually it’s pretty mellow, drifting us gently over sandy patches where we often find Milk Conchs slowly plowing along, or a Caribbean Chestnut Moray tucked deep inside a crevice. It’s definitely not a shore dive, despite its proximity to land – the current makes boat entry and exit much safer. If you're keen on night diving, this is our pick; the site comes alive with Belted Cardinalfish and hunting Trumpetfish. Maximum depth here is 15 meters, so it’s wonderfully relaxed, great for newer divers or those who just want to chill out and observe.