Casa Cenote - Yucatán Cenotes

Flynn Reef's Coral Gardens is one of those sites that just feels right. We love dropping in here, especially first thing in the morning when the light slants through the water. The visibility is often fantastic, pushing 20 metres, and the maximum depth of 16m means plenty of bottom time. It’s not about grand walls here; it’s about the sheer density of small reef fish. You’ll find butterflyfish – the Onespot and Redfin are always around – darting through the plate corals. We’ve seen Humpback Groupers patrolling the bommies and it’s always worth a peek into the crevices for Banded Cleaner Shrimp. Keep an eye out for whitetip reef sharks resting under ledges; they’re pretty common here. The barracuda often school in the bluer water just off the main reef, shimmering as they turn. For macro enthusiasts, there are always dotted and bandcheek wrasse foraging, and the occasional Deep Flounder trying its best to disappear into the sand. This site is brilliant for photographers who love capturing reef life in calm conditions, and it’s an ideal spot for newer divers to really get comfortable and explore without strong currents.

Location

Yucatán Cenotes, Mexico, North America

Coordinates

20.266500, -87.391300

Type

reef

Marine Protected Area: Playa Tortuguera X'cacel-X'cacelito