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Isla Mujeres has some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean
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Isla Mujeres
Destination & Adventures
Discover The Undersea World
Isla Mujeres has some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. Here you can enjoy some incredible experiences, and an abundance of sealife – eels, groupers, snappers, turtles, parrotfish and numerous corals.
Shore Snorkeling
Swim out from any beach on the island any you will be able to different see marine life.
Snorkel Boat Tours
These tours frequent areas that are harder to reach from shore, such as Los Manchones and El Farito. Another snorkeling attraction is the Underwater Museum of Art
Whale Shark Snorkel
Every year between June and September, whale sharks migrate into the waters off Isla Mujeres. These giant sea creatures are here to feed on plankton so they are also placid and safe to snorkel with.

Playa Norte
Playa Norte Beach
If you’re just looking to relax on the sand, head to Playa del Norte, regarded among travelers as a beautiful, pristine beach.
This is the main beach on Isla Mujeres and has been named one of the best beaches in the Caribbean! The water here is calm, and shallow, making it a great spot for families or for just a chilled out day of floating around.
The celebrity among Isla Mujeres’ beaches and one ranked among the very best in the entire Cancun region, Playa Norte is just a stone’s throw away from Privilege Aluxes along the El Centro waterfront. As with the other beach spreads here on the northwest margin of the island, the waters here—easing westward to the Cancun coast—are sheltered and calm: one big welcome mat for swimmers and snorkelers. And the exquisite white sands of Playa Norte, beautifully wedged between a wall of palm trees and the turquoise sea, provide a postcard-worthy spot for blissful lounging.
You’ve also got easy access to bars and restaurants, plus watersports rentals.
Playa Lancheros
Playa Lancheros
A beautiful beach where besides resting and going for a deliciously refreshing swim, you can also eat at the restaurant and enjoy perfect sea views. Spend some time here in the afternoon while the sun is setting, or linger over a good meal with friends or family.
Punta Sur
If you’re looking for peace and quiet, head to Punta Sur. Here you’ll find one of the most beautiful views that the island has to offer, ruins of ancient temples dedicated to the goddess Ixchel, and other sculptures that you can admire as you walk around.
Punta Sur is located on the southern tip of Isla Mujeres.
Isla Mujeres Dive Highlights
- Playa Norte
- Playa Lancheros
- Punta Sur
- Playa Garrafon
- Garrofon de Castilla
- Playa Tiburon
- Makax Lagoon
- Snorkel with Whale Sharks
- Machones Reef
- Tavos Reef
- El Farito
Playa Garrafon
Down on the southwestern coast of Isla Mujeres, Playa Garrafon is another winner: a pearly runway of sand offering lounge-ready beach chairs and cabanas as well as an ideal jumping-off point for snorkeling the nearshore reefs. You’ve also got the myriad enticements of the Garrafon Natural Reef Park—from ziplines to dolphin encounters—at your disposal, as well as the sublime rocky coastline of Punta Sur—home to a Mayan temple and the “Cliff of Dawn,” the first spot in Mexico to enjoy sunrise—close by.
Garrofon de Castilla
If you feel like exploring the aquatic life of the area, come here to snorkel and discover what lies under the sea and inhabits the area around the reef. There’s also a nice spot where you can enjoy drinks and snacks as the sun sets.
Garrofon de Castilla
If you feel like exploring the aquatic life of the area, come here to snorkel and discover what lies under the sea and inhabits the area around the reef.
Playa Tiburon
Another nice spot to spend some time at while visiting Isla, Playa Tiburon has a nice restaurant offering delicious fresh grilled fish — the perfect way to refuel after taking a swim. Be aware however that in this part of the island you will encounter more seaweed underfoot. Strolling the pier at Playa Tiburon (just a stone’s throw from the Tortugranja Turtle Farm), you’ve got numerous other prime Isla Mujeres beachfront to enjoy on the calm, sandy western coast.
Makax Lagoon
Another nice spot to spend some time at while visiting Isla, Makax Lagoon is home to one of the best sunset views around. Wander around to admire the native fauna and flora of the area before settling in to one of the local restaurants, and enjoying a meal as the sky turns crimson.
Machones Reef
Shallow reef, located south of Isla Mujeres. Vibrant coral landscapes and abundance of colorful reef fish. Manchones Reef area is also home to the underwater museum (MUSA) One of the best underwater sites for all experience levels and popular among photographers. With over 800 meters of coral reef, elk horn, stag horn, and brain coral, its undersea beauty is staggering. Schools of local fish, including blue tangs, wrasse, grunts, and snappers.
Tavos Reef
Tavos’ unique limestone formations have created intricate crevices and tunnels.
El Farito
Boasting a lighthouse in the middle of an amazing reef. The reef is home to a wide variety of fish and coral formations.

Isla Mujeres
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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.
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