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Paso El Cedral Reef

Paso El Cedral is where we head when we want some Cozumel drift diving with a real sense of discovery. It doesn't get the same buzz as Palancar or Santa Rosa, and that's exactly why we love it. The reef here just keeps going, a long, sloping wall of coral, and if you keep your eyes peeled, there are small caverns and overhangs hiding all sorts of creatures. We've found Sharpnose Pufferfish tucked into crevices and watched Spotfin Dragonets doing their little dance on the sandy patches. The parrotfish here, especially the Dark Green variety, are absolutely massive and seem to ignore divers completely. Our favourite thing to do is find a quiet corner and just watch for the tiny stuff – the Goldspot Gobies perched on coral heads, or if you're lucky, a Candy Basslet darting between the Rose Coral. The current can pick up, so it's a good site for those comfortable with a bit of a ride, letting the water do the work as you glide past. We’d suggest an early morning dive here before the boats really start rolling in, giving you a quieter experience with fewer bubbles to obscure your view.