Isla Mujeres first gained its reputation as a diving destination in the 1970's as the Sleeping Shark Caves inspired a visit from the researcher Dr. Clark and the French environmentalist Jacques Cousteau. It soon became a favorite scuba site for divers who look forward to the unique opportunity of observing these magnificent animals. Furthermore, in the protected bay between Cancun and Isla Mujeres lie shallow shelves and nutrient-rich reefs exploding with color and an abundance of fish.
Medium currents ensure an excellent visibility and an enormous quantity of life.
Indeed, these reefs are considered some of the most populated in this part of the coastline with respect to the quantity of fish and marine life. Encounters with aquatic inhabitants such as sharks, turtles, lobsters, morays, spotted mantas, sting rays, dolphins and huge schools of a variety of tropical fish are common. To know more about the different diving options and locations, navigate through our diving pull down menu above.