Best Scuba Diving Sites On The American Continent

The American continent has varied geographical features like mountains, forests, slopes, and plains. Hence, the adventurists have numerous things in their pockets to try. The Americas are nowhere lacking in underwater attractions and feature gorgeous scuba diving spots for beginners and professionals. Here are the best diving sites on the American continent.

1. The Florida Keys, Florida
   The Florida Keys are a series of numerous topical islands spread over hundreds of miles from the state of Florida. Besides scuba diving, they are also well-renowned for snorkeling, fishing, and boating. This is ideal for those scuba divers fond of coral reefs and wreck diving. Here, divers can encounter nurse sharks, barracudas, reef sharks, manatees, and stingrays. It welcomes beginners and experienced divers throughout the year. Still, the best time to visit here is from October to May.

2. Back Wall of Molokini, Maui, Hawaii Islands
   Maui is the second largest Hawaiian island and has been voted ‘Best Island in the US’ for over 20 years. It houses thrill under the sea for adventurists. One can scuba dive around Maui’s gorgeous reefs and get accompanied by pretty colorful fish and sea turtles. Snorkelers and divers are attracted here for various reasons, including warm water, colorful reefs, and rich marine life. The Back Wall is one of Maui’s most popular and magnificent diving spots, with 100-plus feet of viz. Those who love marine animal life would be mesmerized to see frogfish, jacks, blue dragon nudibranchs, monk seals, humpbacks, gray reef sharks, octopuses, manta rays, and many more.

3. Cenotes, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
   The cenotes are so huge that they are spread all over the Yucatan Peninsula across three Mexican states, namely, Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana-Roo. One can legit find the cenotes anywhere, like, by the beach, in the mid of a street, nearby church, or even anywhere in a village. There are n numbers of cenotes with a variety of levels. Hence, one can choose the cenote for their difficulty and adaptability level.
   Thanks to the number and diversity of the cenotes, one can choose one or several cenotes adapted to their level following all the instructions. The beauty of cenotes lies in their diversity, such as light effects, marine life, and geological formations. Everything looks glorious, and hence, one can’t decide which cenote is the best. The Pit and Angelita (peaceful and photogenic), Ponderosa and Tajma Ha (gorgeous light curtains), Taak Bi Ha (delicate stalactites), Casa Cenote (aquatic life), and Car Wash (eye-catching plants) are some of the best cenotes for scuba divers.

4. Great Blue Hole, Belize
   A blue hole is a vertical tunnel, the depth of which renders it a splendid blue color. The Great Blue Hole is an awe-inspiring geographical feature that gives the divers an unforgettable experience. One can witness astounding stalactite formations after descending to 40m. One can dive with the reef sharks, eagle rays, dolphins, corals, and turtles. The beginners, as well as experienced divers, are welcomed here equally. As far as scuba gear is concerned, a 3 mm wetsuit is sufficient to use. The period from November to May is the best for diving in the Blue Hole.

5. Black Hills, Utila
   Only a mile away from Utila’s east coast, Black Hills is right in the middle of the sea. The divers can experience a variety of fish and horse-eyed jacks while scuba diving. The Black Hills are covered with radiant corals, which are highly appealing. Dive through the ledges and adore the beauty of the place. The divers here would be fortunate enough to meet crustaceans and small fish.

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