Isla Mujeres diving

Isla Mujeres is one of the most spectacular places for diving, with its colorful flora and fauna that inhabits its crystalline waters and turquoise blue.

That is why in our article Isla Mujeres Diving, we will tell you the best places to dive and some recommendations so that you can fully enjoy all the wonders that this paradisiac island offers in the Mexican Caribbean.

Isla Mujeres the ideal place to explore the marine world

Isla Mujeres is considered one of the best places to dive, for its great diversity of marine species as colorful fish, turtles, rays, starfish, crustaceans, etc.

There are more than 50 places for diving for beginners, intermediate, and advanced in Isla Mujeres that cover approximately 40 kilometers, and their depths range between 20 and 30 meters.

For the convenience of adventurers and diving enthusiasts, we recommend staying at a hotel in Isla Mujeres to take advantage of the different places to do diving and have greater practicality.

Best reefs to dive

Los manchones

This reef is part of the underwater museum of art (MUSA), has an underwater gallery with more than 470 sculptures.
Becoming the world’s largest artificial museum that supports the conservation of the coral reef.
Among his most notable works are silent evolution, the man on fire, bacab, the banker, seascape, Anthropocene, etc.

This reef is located 8 km from the island, covers around 800 meters, and has depths between 10 and 12 meters.

Cave of sleeping sharks

For lovers of adrenaline and extreme adventure, this cave is located 30 minutes from the island and its maximum depth is 21 meters.
Divers will be able to observe bull sharks, nurse sharks, blacktip sharks, and grey tip sharks up close.

Banderas Reef

This reef is located between Isla Mujeres and Cancun with a depth of 12 meters.
On this coral reef, you will find large barracudas, crabs, lobsters, and a variety of colorful fish.

Without a doubt, Isla Mujeres diving is an incredible experience that you must live at least once in your life.