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Punta Francesa

Punta Francesa often gets overlooked for some of Cozumel’s flashier drift dives, but we think that’s a mistake. This shelf reef, a natural extension of Punta Dalila, lets you take your time, a luxury not always afforded on the island. We like to drop in and hug the reef at about 15 meters, letting the mild current carry us along. You’ll spot a surprising number of smaller creatures here: Goldspot Gobies peering out from their holes, Fringed Filefish blending perfectly with the coral, and those funny little Sharpnose Puffers. Our favourite moments here usually involve finding a quiet spot and just watching the Creole Wrasse stream by, or spotting an Eyed Flounder doing its camouflage act on the sand. The coral itself, especially the Branched Finger Coral and those delicate Thin Leaf Lettuce corals, creates fantastic textures and colours. It’s a great site for photographers, or anyone who appreciates a calmer pace and wants to really observe the reef life up close without battling a ripping current.