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Dive Review of Aldora Divers/Casa Mexicana in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan/Cozumel

Aldora Divers/Casa Mexicana: "Cozumel during Coronavirus", Mar, 2020,

by steven small, MD, US ( 2 reports). Report 11455.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 4 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 4 stars
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Dove with Aldora divers March 9-20. Dive operations were not affected by the recent virus ourtbreak, however the cruise ship visits ceased halfway through our stay. It felt like Cozumel 1980's!!! Good for divers....not so good for locals trying to earn a living from touristas. As we depart today some of the restaurants are closing and providing takeout only. It appears Cozumel is hunkering down for the long term.

Aldora caters to experienced divers. Daily two tank set up was nitrox 32 in 120 CU Ft tanks for first dive; 36 nitrox same tank size on second dive. Liang dive guide regularly led 100+ minute dives. Sharif was excellent dive guide also. Spent one day Cenote diving in Playa del Carmen.
Websites Aldora Divers   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 101-250 dives
Where else diving Micronesia, Fiji, Tahiti, Bahamas, mexico, Virgin Islands
Closest Airport CZL Getting There Southwest from Houston Hobby

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, dry Seas currents
Water Temp 81-°F / 27-°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 50-70 Ft/ 15-21 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins None Whale Sharks > 2
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 2 stars
Large Pelagics 2 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter N/A Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's N/A Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments [None]
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