Scorpion Reef
Protected Area
Arrecife Alacranes
Why dive here
With 417+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Scorpion Reef offers some of Yucatán Cenotes's richest cenote diving.
Scorpion Reef is less about the reef itself and more about the adventure of getting there. This is an offshore dive in the Gulf of Mexico, often accessed via liveaboard, where the currents can be lively. We've seen reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections and big schools of jacks flashing past. It's a great spot for experienced divers looking for pelagics and a bit more exposure.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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