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Located just south of Playa del Carmen and an hour south of Cancun, the 4-star Allegro Playacar resort is a perfect base for diving enthusiasts. With three primary dive sites - Tortugas, Barracuda, and Mama Via - provided by Pro Dive Mexico, divers can explore shipwrecks, canyons, and slopes, all within easy reach of the resort.
The dive sites offer a rich underwater world teeming with marine life. At Tortugas dive site, divers can encounter an astounding number of hawksbill turtles, big fish such as barracuda, jacks, cubera snappers, stingrays, green and spotted morays, and even bull sharks (depending on the season). Barracuda dive site is home to patrolling barracuda, schools of fish, and various marine species like turtles, stingrays, lobsters, and nurse sharks. Mama Via, a former shrimp boat sunk in 1995, has since become an artificial reef with rapid coral growth, offering a unique diving experience.
The depth of the dive sites varies, with Tortugas reaching depths of 55-100ft/ 16-30m, Barracuda at 20-50ft/ 6-14m, and Mama Via yet to be specified. For certified divers with Open Water certification, the diving conditions at Allegro Playacar typically involve crystal-clear waters with temperatures around 79-84 F.
Pro Dive Mexico's dive center is conveniently located next to the Allegro Playacar resort, offering personalized service, small group sizes, and professional guiding. Divers can expect comfortable transport, including boats such as twin-engined skiffs accommodating around twelve divers.
The Allegro Playacar resort offers 286 rooms, with two types: Double and Double Superior. The Double Superior rooms are located closer to the beach and pool, and many have sea views. Room features include king size double or twin beds, air conditioning, minibar, TV, iron, coffee making facilities, safety deposit box, and electricity at 220V.
Payment methods accepted at Allegro Playacar include cash (USD, CAN, EURO, BP, Mexican Pesos) and credit card (Visa and MasterCard only). All meals, snacks, and beverages are included with the all-inclusive package at the Allegro Playacar.
The diving season at Allegro Playacar extends all year round, with the best visibility in May through August. Skill level required at Barracuda and Tortugas dive sites is intermediate.
The resort is situated approximately an hour by car from the airport, making it easily accessible for visitors. Languages spoken at Allegro Playacar include Spanish and English. The timezone at Allegro Playacar is UTC-5.
For those planning a diving trip to Playa del Carmen, Allegro Playacar and Pro Dive Mexico offer an unforgettable experience, combining the beauty of local reefs and cenote systems with personalized service and safety standards.
[1] Pro Dive Mexico: https://www.prodivemexico.com/en/allegro-playacar/ [2] Allegro Playacar: https://www.meliadestinations.com/en/hotels/mexico/playa-del-carmen/allegro-playacar/overview/ [3] Cenote diving requirements: https://www.prodivemexico.com/en/cenote-diving/ [4] Recommended wetsuit for diving: https://www.prodivemexico.com/en/allegro-playacar/diving/ [5] Cenote diving safety and experience: https://www.prodivemexico.com/en/cenote-diving/safety-guidelines/
- At the Tortugas dive site, certified divers can encounter diverse marine life, including hawksbill turtles, barracuda, jacks, and bull sharks.
- The dive center located next to Allegro Playacar offers personalized service, small group sizes, and professional guiding for diving excursions.
- The Allegro Playacar resort offers two types of rooms: Double and Double Superior, with the Double Superior rooms providing sea views and closer proximity to the beach and pool.
- The diving season at Allegro Playacar extends all year round, with the best visibility from May through August, and the skill level required at Barracuda and Tortugas dive sites is intermediate.
- The Allegro Playacar resort, Pro Dive Mexico, and local cenote systems provide an unforgettable experience for those planning a diving trip to Playa del Carmen, combining underwater exploration with personalized service and safety standards.
