3 best parks & nature in Isla Mujeres
Cliff
Punta Sur forms the rocky southern tip of Isla Mujeres and is the complete opposite of Playa Norte. You won’t find a sandy beach or calm waters for swimming here, but rather high cliffs, the waves of the Caribbean Sea, viewpoints and a path leading along the coast. Don’t come here primarily for the Mayan ruins or sculptures. The main reasons to visit are the cliffs and the sea views. Practical information Admission …
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Coast
Garrafón Natural Reef Park is situated on the southern coast of Isla Mujeres, approximately 2 km from the Punta Sur viewpoint. It is not just a snorkelling spot, but a commercial adventure park featuring a swimming pool, a zipline, kayaks, refreshments and other activities. Tickets usually also include boat transport from Cancún. Garrafón is particularly worth a visit as a day trip from Cancún if you want to spend the whole day in one place…
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Museum, Coast
MUSA, or the Museo Subacuático de Arte, is an underwater museum comprising more than 500 sculptures situated on the seabedat a depth of 8–10 metres between Cancún and Isla Mujeres. Don’t expect a traditional building or an attraction accessible from the beach. You can only reach the sculptures by boat as part of an organised snorkelling or diving trip. We recommend MUSA particularly to divers. When snorkelling, the sculptures remain quite…
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