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ACCOMMODATIONS
AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION
ARCHEOLOGY
ARTS AND CRAFTS
ATTRACTIONS
BEACHES
ECOTOURISM AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS EVENTS
FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
GASTRONOMY
HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE
NIGHTLIFE
SHOPPING
ATTRACTIONS:
Arrecife
Manchones: Lies eight km (five mi) south of the Isla
Mujeres pier. By boat, it is very close to the island’s
southern end. This spot has a coral bank that spans 12 km (7
mi) and it is 700 meters (2,320 feet) wide. Here you can
dive while observing a wide array of marine flora and fauna.
Cruz Submarina: Located near the main pier of Isla
Mujeres, 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) from Cancun, this place
is a new option for those divers who do not want to
contribute to the reef’s constant deterioration.
Cueva de los Tiburones Dormidos: This diving
location, surrounded by coral formations, lies east of Isla
Mujeres. Here guides will accompany you through waters
inhabited by sharks.
El Farito: Lies north of Islote Tiburon, close to the
Isla Mujeres pier. This is a good spot to scuba dive and
snorkel in clear shallow waters. The coral formations are
inhabited by a wide assortment of fish.
Garrafon National Park: Located on the island’s
southern end, six km (four mi) from Isla Mujeres’ downtown
area, on Av. Rueda Medina. At this park you can go on photo
safaris and observe diverse populations of turtles and
marine birds. This park has a majestic coral reef where you
can go scuba diving and snorkeling while observing a wide
variety of marine species that inhabit the waters. Open
daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Isla Contoy: To arrive at this island, which lies
north of Isla Mujeres, you’ll need to take a 30-km (19 mi)
boat ride. This island is a natural sanctuary inhabited by
hundreds of birds, including such species as cranes, frigate
birds and pelicans, among others. It is an ideal location
for photo safaris. Here you can go scuba diving while
exploring the beautiful marine life that inhabits the coral
reefs.
Playa Norte: Located on the island’s northern region,
just one km (less than a mile) from Isla Mujeres’ downtown
area. At this beach you can rent all the equipment you’ll
need for windsurfing.
Playa Paraiso: Off the coast of this quiet beach you
can catch species such as mahi mahi, sailfish, sierra,
barracuda, marlin and tuna.
Tortugranja: Located on Calle Zac Bajo, near Playa
Paraiso. At this place you can see various turtle species
that inhabit the region, such as the giant sea turtle, which
arrives at the coast to lay its eggs from May to September.
The eggs are then kept in a pen to protect them from
predators.
For prices,
reservations, availability and bookings, please contact us
at:
visit@luxuriousmexico.com
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