Machones Reef

Manchones Reef System
Spend multiple tanks exploring the Manchones Reef system: Manchones I, II, Atlantis, and the Cross of the Bay. In the National Marine park just off the southwestern shore of Isla, a few yards/meters west of MUSA. Beautiful fish tank dives, 10 meter depths, turtles, moray, rays, reef fish, and the occasional nurse shark. Other favorite sites near Isla Mujeres include Manchones Reef, a 2500 ft. (800m) long coral reef; Cave of the Sleeping Sharks, an underwater feature full of groggy bull, black tip, gray reef, and nurse sharks; and Navy Boat Shipwreck (at 70 ft./21m) where you can explore the boat’s bathroom, office and guns.

Tavos Reef

Media Luna Reef

Just off Isla Mujeres East Shore is Media Luna Reef. Sandy bottom at 40ft (13m) to the east, Media Luna is a series of stunning canyons, arches and swim throughs running perpendicular to the shoreline. Dive Media Luna reef to swim the many swim throughs, and view the amazing structure and varied fish and sponge life. In the summer, dolphins sitings are common on this side of the island. 

Yunque Reef

Just off Isla Mujeres North East tip and Mia Reef Resort is Yunque Reef. 25ft (8m), Sandy bottom and coral, fun easy diving, snorkeling and free diving.

Punta Sur

PUNTA SUR, RIPPING DRIFT, 45 FT 15 M!
Punta Sur drift is one of the favorites, running from Southwest tip of Isla around the point and finishing in the reefs on the Southeastern side. The current runs through rock gardens, reefs, old marine artifacts, schools of barracuda, rays, scorpion fish. Backside of the Island is best location for dolphin encounters too! Turtle breeding season from early May through late June gives you views of amazing moments, loggerhead and green turtles making new turtles! Punta Sur is a convergence point for several currents making it rich with food.

Navy Boat Shipwreck

C55 AND C58 WRECK DIVES, 80 FT 26 M!
The wreck dives are are some of the most challenging. Deeper, and with current, you will want to reach the goal on the bottom! C55 ( always free descent ) and C58 ( buoy line we can use if the current moderate to light ) surprise everyone with the fish and other marine life in and around the structures. December thru March the wrecks are swarming with Eagle Rays! Turtles, moray, rays, reef fish, nurse shark are common encounters on these dives.

SCUBA diving the C58 Minesweeper Wreck of Isla Mujeres
This wreck is a World War 2 minesweeper called Juan de la Barrera Battleship, General Anaya or USS Harlequin. It is laying at about 25 meters depth and you can penetrate parts of it.

This is one of the most popular wreck dives in the area and especially with all the marine life inside it is special with all the schools of fish searching for cover from predators and beautiful currents..

Explore Your Beach Destination

Your vacation to Isla Mujeres is sure to consist of plenty of fun and excitement, but how about adding a touch of adventure as well? For those who can’t shake that adrenaline bug, consider booking exciting excursions, such as zip-lining through the jungle, setting sail on a catamaran cruise or snorkeling and diving, to make the most out of your destination.