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Scuba diving vacations provide endless delight under the sea! Take a certified scuba diving course near your hometown before your trip, or pick a destination that can provide that for you. Destinations known for fantastic scuba diving normally have an endless amount of services, depending on your experience and what you are hoping to see. Underwater shipwrecks provide a mysterious experience, while areas abundant with wildlife and foilage are sure to inspire!

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Top Destinations for Scuba Diving

Top scuba diving cities

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    Cabo San Lucas

    Located on the southern tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas is a popular port for cruise ships, and is home to dozens of travel resorts and beaches. Deep sea fishing, snorkeling, and horseback riding are favorite activities for tourists, and in the w... read more »

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    Puerto Vallarta

    Puerto Vallarta is a popular vacation site for those desiring warm, sunlit beaches and lush local plant life. The Malecon, a popular promenade, is an 11-block-long strip with shops on one side and the ocean on the other. The ocean-themed statues and fou... read more »

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    Tulum

    One of the world’s best-preserved coastal Mayan sites, the walled city of Tulum is a Mecca of historical wonders as well as a Caribbean paradise. Visit the ancient Mayan ruins, mingle with the locals in the pueblo,  and kick back on the beach for a spec... read more »

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    Puerto Angel

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Puerto Angel shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Puerto Angel across multiple sites to help plan you... read more »

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    Playa del Carmen

    For anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect powdery white, sandy beach stretching along miles of turquoise blue water, Playa is the place to be. The accommodations are known for being reasonably priced, and the standard is high. The restaurants ar... read more »

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    Acapulco

    Made famous by its white sandy beaches, tropical jungles, glittery nightlife and daredevil cliff-divers, Acapulco is one of the best resort towns in Mexico. A popular port of call for cruise ships, this city caters to both the sun and fun seekers, as we... read more »

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    cozumel mexico

    Find highlights on things to do and see in cozumel mexico shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to cozumel mexico across multiple sites to help plan... read more »

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    Isla Mujeres

    For a vacation full of adventure and relaxation all located within a 5-mile-long island, travelers will love the city of Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), located on the island of the same name. With stunning beaches, delicious seafood and other gastonomy... read more »

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    Cozumel

    Cozumel, Mexico is one of the top five dive destinations in the world and the perfect place to getaway for a laid back vacation. Tourists can stay in the main town of San Miguel, from which they can visit ruins like Tulum, and nature parks such as Chank... read more »

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    Xcaret

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Xcaret shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Xcaret across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »

Top Five Scuba Diving Trip Blogs

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    Cenotes and Ruins by the Sea | Sep 10 06'

    by Aaron Abel Chen a 28 year old male from Sydney, on vacation in Tulum

    God its hard keeping a blog. I´m gona rush this. But it will never justify the beauty and awe of the things I have done.I dived in Cenotes. http://... Continue reading »

  • The Journeyers

    Lazy Days in Acapulco | Jul 30 05'

    by The Journeyers a female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Acapulco

    Our vacation destination - Acapulco, Mexico, our vacation time - 7days and our vacation budget – well, pretty low!            Our arrival was of co... Continue reading »

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    Trip to Tulum | Mar 31 06'

    by ericka a female from Seattle, on vacation in Tulum

    "Still, we did find a scorpion in our room."

    Enticed by turquoise water, coral reefs and white sand beaches, we opted to spend our first trip to Mexico along the Caribbean coast known as the... Continue reading »

  • tom

    Liming for Two in Puerto Vallarta | Aug 28 05'

    by tom a 50 year old male, on vacation in Puerto Vallarta

    "Sun, water, food, love, sleep ... with a twist of lime"

    There are many ways to do a "romantic holiday". Maybe you like adventure to live in the jungle or camp in the high country. Maybe you like to me... Continue reading »

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    Paradise Found | Jan 29 07'

    by familyfromoz a traveling as a family from Brisbane, on vacation in Soliman Bay

    "After our travel all we wanted to do here was relax, swim, snorkel, kayak, lie in the warm sun and relax some more !!"

    After travelling to Tulum from Playa del Carmen by bus we grabbed a cab and made the 12 km  journey back up the highway to  Bahia Punto d... Continue reading »

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