Congratulations, you're going on vacation! Are you planning to spend all your time in the sun with a cerveza or perhaps a good book? If that is not your cup of tea, you'll be looking for some activities to occupy your time. You've come to the right spot. Isla Mujeres itself has enough things to do to keep you occupied for some time. You can also take advantage of the islands proximity to many other great excursions.
Things to do on Isla Mujeres
Snorkeling/Diving
There are many operations willing to take tourists out to some of the local reefs for some fantastic snorkeling. Generally, a reservation is not required. Just head toward the ferry or the beach and you should find someone looking for passengers. You shouldn't need to worry about equipment, as it is generally included in the price.
If diving is more your speed, there are several great dive shops located on Isla Mujeres. Diving around the island provides a great experience for a wide range of expertise. There are reefs in shallow, low current water for the new divers to reef drift dives for the more experienced. For the truly experienced, try the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks on one of the local shipwrecks like Ultra Freeze. At least a one day's notice is required for the smaller dives. For the more advanced dives it may take more time to gather enough people.
Local Activities
Fishing
There are several outfits willing to take passengers out for a day's fishing excursion. Talk to any of the excursion vendors for more information or just ask around down by the fishing docks.
Garrafón Natural Reef Park | More Info | Make a Reservation |
Garrafón Natural Reef Park is a snorkel park located at the southern tip of Isla Mujeres. This park is unique as there is a reef located just a few feet off the shore. This makes for some convenient snorkeling!!
The new facilities are truly wonderful. For those not interested in snorkeling there are lots of hammocks and chairs for resting, a pool for cooling yourself and plenty of staff just waiting to bring you snacks, lunch or drinks!!
Dolphin Discovery| More Info | Make a Reservation |
Ever dreamt of being up close and personal with the most intersting intellegent creatures in the ocean? Through the programs offered from Dolphin Discovery you can be in the water, touch and even kiss the most loved of all sea creatures!
Casa Mundaca
This attraction is part ruins, part zoo. The land was once the home of the Pirate Mundaca who had a colorful story on Isla Mujeres. You can learn the story, view the ruins of his hacienda (home), as well as see all kinds of local wild life.
Turtle Farm
Sea Turtles are endangered and endearing creatures. This organization is helping the troubled turtles get their population back up by assisting them with laying their eggs as well as protecting the eggs and baby turtles until they are out of danger.
Isla Contoy
This nearly uninhabited island serves as an important bird sanctuary. Licensed tour services bring visitors in each day to see the island's beauty and lounge on its powdered beaches. Tours generally include a stop at an underwater national snorkeling park as well as a great lunch of fresh fish!!
Other Activities
Take a day or more trip to see some fantastic Mexican sites. Anything from a day trip shopping in Cancun to trips to view the ruins of Tulum will make an exciting addition to your vacation. The Cancun-Tulum corridor(Riviera Maya) provides all sorts of excursions. Here, there are a couple of natural parks as well as quaint cities such as Playa del Carmen (ferries depart daily from Playa to Cozumel).
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