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Tikila Beach

Tikila Beach is where we often recommend divers start their Cozumel experience, especially if they’re looking to get comfortable or practice some skills. It’s a shallow, sheltered spot, topping out around 9 meters, which means plenty of bottom time and lots of light penetration for photographers. While you won't find the dramatic wall dives Cozumel is famous for, Tikila excels at the small stuff. We regularly spot seahorses here, tucked into the seagrass or around the coral heads. Look for the Collared Eel peeking out of the sand, or the tiny Goldspot Goby perched on a piece of coral. It’s also our pick for night dives; the quiet transformation of the reef as the sun sets brings out different creatures entirely, like the Eastern Surf Chiton slowly moving across rocks. The coral restoration area just north adds some interesting structure and attracts a surprising amount of fish, like parrotfish grazing peacefully. For macro enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a relaxed, no-current dive, Tikila is a winner.