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Explore Mexico

Diving in Mexico offers an extraordinary adventure that stands out in the Western Hemisphere. With its two contrasting coastlines, Mexico presents a diverse underwater world. On the Pacific side, divers are greeted by cooler waters teeming with majestic manta rays, great white sharks, whales, and playful sea lions. In contrast, the Caribbean side boasts warm, clear waters nurturing vibrant coral reefs and attracting both colorful fish and gentle giants like whale sharks and bull sharks, which are prominent attractions at some dive sites. Beyond the shores, Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula reveals another diving marvel: the cenotes. These submerged freshwater caverns are a unique spectacle, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience with their ethereal beauty and crystal-clear waters. Whether opting for shore dives, boat trips, or liveaboard excursions to remote islands like Socorro and Guadalupe, divers can explore an array of environments. With numerous dive centers throughout the country, enthusiasts can easily find professional guidance to embark on these underwater journeys, ensuring a safe and memorable dive holiday in Mexico.

Power Plug Type
A, B
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX, DIS, Cir, Plus
Tipping
10–15% / Service Staff / Tipping is expected in restaurants, hotels, and for taxi drivers; small tips are also appreciated for bag handlers and gas station attendants.
Currency
MXN
Dial Code
+52
Electricity
127V / 60Hz
Time
UTC−8 to UTC−5

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  • MUSA Diving for Beginners in Cancun

    MUSA Diving for Beginners in Cancun

    Discover Scuba Diving in Cancun MUSA Underwater Museum – Perfect for Beginners! Limited Time Offer $149 USD - Includes: Scuba equipment, Conservation & dock fees! Cancun’s Underwater Museum (MUSA) Is the perfect place for your first diving experience. This dive spot in Cancun is so easy, the clear water and shallow depth creates the perfect conditions for scuba diving cancun without certification since its only 30ft. deep (10 Meters). MUSA Scuba Diving for Beginners Highlights: This Diving Experience is done on the same day & No prior diving experience required. Check in: 8:00 am @ Sotavento Hotel & Yatch Club (pool area) Theory & Pool Session: 1-hour training session to learn the essentials of scuba diving. 20-minute boat ride we get inside the Federal Protected Area where the Underwater Museum MUSA is located, we get ready and jump in the water First dive in MUSA at 30 ft deep, where we are able to see how the coral has been growing in the statues for the last decade forming new life in the area The second dive is at Manchones reef at 30 ft, where we are able to see the amazing reef and dive it for another 45 minutes! Back in the shop around 1:30 p.m. Afternoon trips (11:30 am check in) available with groups of 3 or more divers This is a product with very high demand, please book with time! Scuba Dive in Cancun without Certification Today! Why Choose Our MUSA Diving for Beginners? No Certification Required: Our Discover Scuba Diving course is perfect for beginners with no prior diving experience. We’ll teach you all the basics, from breathing techniques to underwater communication, so you can fully enjoy the dive. Unique Dive Site: Explore the breathtaking underwater art of MUSA, where over 500 life-sized sculptures have been transformed into a thriving artificial reef. It’s a one-of-a-kind dive you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Shallow Depth: With a maximum depth of 30 feet (10 meters), this dive is ideal for beginners. The calm waters and vibrant marine life make it a perfect introduction to the world of scuba diving. Small Groups for Personalized Attention: We keep our group sizes small to ensure you receive individual attention from our experienced instructors, making your first dive relaxed and comfortable. If you already have a Diving Certification book here your MUSA diving experience.

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    Snorkeling in Cancun - 2 in 1 Snorkel in MUSA & Reef Tour

    Snorkeling in Cancun - 2 in 1 Snorkel in MUSA & Reef Tour

    Snorkeling in Cancun Underwater Museum If you're looking for an unforgettable activity in Cancun, snorkeling at the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) is a must-do. This underwater museum, one of the largest in the world, combines art and marine conservation in a stunning setting. What is MUSA? Opened in 2009, the Museo Subacuático de Arte was created to promote reef conservation and offers a unique experience for visitors. MUSA is home to over 450 life-sized underwater sculptures, positioned across carefully selected locations. During your snorkeling tour, you can observe these installations up close while floating above them, making it an accessible and visually engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Why Snorkel at MUSA? The Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA) offers one of the most distinctive snorkeling experiences in the Caribbean Sea. Located at a shallow depth of approximately 30 feet (10 meters), this site is ideal for exploring comfortably while enjoying excellent visibility and calm conditions. What makes this site truly unique is its role as an artificial reef and conservation project. Over time, coral reef formations and marine life have begun to grow on the sculptures, gradually transforming them into living habitats. This natural process not only supports marine conservation but also offers a constantly evolving underwater landscape. Whether you are looking to enhance your vacation with a cultural element or simply enjoy a relaxed activity in clear Caribbean waters, snorkeling at MUSA delivers an experience that is both educational and memorable.

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    Top Wildlife Sightings in Mexico

    Great white sharks, the rulers of the oceanic food chain, can be found in abundance around Guadalupe Island, 250 kilometers off Mexico’s west coast. These giants use Guadalupe’s waters to hunt for sea lions, but they spend part of the day cruising calmly at a shallow depth. There are governmental rules and restrictions on chumming (putting fish in the water to attract sharks) in Guadalupe, for the good of both divers and sharks.

    Oceanic manta rays are a dream of many divers, and Socorro island is famous for them. It’s often said that the mantas at Socorro, some reaching seven meters in wingspan, are the friendliest in the whole world. They tend to get close to divers, and often look them in the eye. Socorro and its neighboring islands in the Revillagigedo peninsula are hotspots for big wildlife. The list includes dolphins, whale sharks, humpback whales and hammerheads.

    Bull sharks, a mighty and versatile tropical predator, can be seen in Caribbean Playa del Carmen. Female bull sharks use Playa’s shallow blue waters to breed from November to March. Bull shark dives are done without cages, so it’s important that divers stay calm, follow rules, and maintain good buoyancy.

    Whale sharks, the biggest fish in the ocean, can be found in abundance near the island of Isla Mujeres off the coast of Cancun. These gentle giants gather every year to feast on the spawn of local fish species. Diving with them is not allowed, but snorkeling is just as good, if not better. The sharks skim the surface with their gaping mouths, and without heavy gear and tanks, snorkelers can more easily swim alongside them.

    Saltwater crocodiles are gaining popularity as truly special marine creatures to encounter underwater. These animals are powerful, ancient predators, and snorkeling with them requires caution and guidance from trained operators. However, more and more divers are craving the awe of getting close to these reptiles’ armored bodies and huge jaws. Banco Chinchorro is the place to snorkel with saltwater crocodiles, as they live in the atoll’s mangrove forests and forage in its seagrass beds.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel

    20k Sightings
    J
    2.1k
    F
    1.7k
    M
    1.9k
    A
    1.5k
    M
    1.4k
    J
    1.4k
    J
    1.7k
    A
    1.4k
    S
    1.1k
    O
    1.5k
    N
    2k
    D
    2k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

    Barracuda

    Barracuda

    16k Sightings
    J
    1.5k
    F
    1.4k
    M
    1.8k
    A
    1.5k
    M
    1.4k
    J
    1.5k
    J
    1.4k
    A
    1.1k
    S
    775
    O
    1k
    N
    1.2k
    D
    1.4k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    Eagle Ray

    Eagle Ray

    11k Sightings
    J
    1.9k
    F
    1.7k
    M
    1.8k
    A
    856
    M
    409
    J
    304
    J
    412
    A
    348
    S
    260
    O
    294
    N
    879
    D
    1.6k
    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle

    7.8k Sightings
    J
    762
    F
    588
    M
    774
    A
    625
    M
    694
    J
    680
    J
    724
    A
    602
    S
    388
    O
    544
    N
    720
    D
    662
    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle

    7.2k Sightings
    J
    625
    F
    625
    M
    760
    A
    651
    M
    600
    J
    620
    J
    705
    A
    547
    S
    393
    O
    561
    N
    568
    D
    507
    Loggerhead Turtle

    Loggerhead Turtle

    6k Sightings
    J
    463
    F
    415
    M
    732
    A
    680
    M
    718
    J
    673
    J
    544
    A
    392
    S
    249
    O
    332
    N
    393
    D
    391
    Bull Shark

    Bull Shark

    3.6k Sightings
    J
    695
    F
    461
    M
    228
    A
    69
    M
    69
    J
    64
    J
    45
    A
    71
    S
    41
    O
    115
    N
    922
    D
    806

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7

    Sea Lion

    Sea Lion

    3.5k Sightings
    J
    214
    F
    235
    M
    228
    A
    189
    M
    248
    J
    114
    J
    155
    A
    196
    S
    360
    O
    546
    N
    630
    D
    351

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

    Wrasse

    Wrasse

    3.2k Sightings
    J
    258
    F
    297
    M
    470
    A
    179
    M
    248
    J
    257
    J
    235
    A
    319
    S
    148
    O
    208
    N
    297
    D
    285

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Octopus

    Octopus

    2.7k Sightings
    J
    267
    F
    197
    M
    309
    A
    183
    M
    219
    J
    224
    J
    338
    A
    235
    S
    135
    O
    197
    N
    207
    D
    237
    Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

    Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

    751 Sightings
    J
    89
    F
    82
    M
    98
    A
    143
    M
    81
    J
    72
    J
    10
    A
    5
    S
    3
    O
    2
    N
    78
    D
    88

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    Stingrays

    Stingrays

    23k Sightings
    J
    2.6k
    F
    2.3k
    M
    2.5k
    A
    1.9k
    M
    1.8k
    J
    1.8k
    J
    1.9k
    A
    1.6k
    S
    1.1k
    O
    1.3k
    N
    2.1k
    D
    2.3k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Angelfish

    Angelfish

    23k Sightings
    J
    2.1k
    F
    1.9k
    M
    2.3k
    A
    1.8k
    M
    1.7k
    J
    2k
    J
    1.9k
    A
    1.9k
    S
    1.4k
    O
    1.6k
    N
    2k
    D
    2.1k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish

    20k Sightings
    J
    1.8k
    F
    1.7k
    M
    2.2k
    A
    1.7k
    M
    1.6k
    J
    1.7k
    J
    1.6k
    A
    1.6k
    S
    1.1k
    O
    1.5k
    N
    1.8k
    D
    1.9k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish

    15k Sightings
    J
    1.4k
    F
    1.2k
    M
    1.7k
    A
    1.2k
    M
    1.1k
    J
    1.2k
    J
    1.2k
    A
    1.1k
    S
    856
    O
    1.1k
    N
    1.4k
    D
    1.4k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 2

    Nurse Shark

    Nurse Shark

    14k Sightings
    J
    1.5k
    F
    1.2k
    M
    1.4k
    A
    1.3k
    M
    1.2k
    J
    1.2k
    J
    1.1k
    A
    915
    S
    656
    O
    950
    N
    1.1k
    D
    1.2k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish

    14k Sightings
    J
    1.3k
    F
    1.1k
    M
    1.4k
    A
    1.1k
    M
    1k
    J
    1.1k
    J
    1.2k
    A
    1.2k
    S
    773
    O
    967
    N
    1.2k
    D
    1.3k

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish

    10k Sightings
    J
    986
    F
    765
    M
    940
    A
    788
    M
    763
    J
    861
    J
    966
    A
    898
    S
    672
    O
    643
    N
    983
    D
    881

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish

    9.1k Sightings
    J
    914
    F
    788
    M
    1.1k
    A
    818
    M
    688
    J
    815
    J
    695
    A
    680
    S
    540
    O
    527
    N
    766
    D
    790

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    Boxfish

    Boxfish

    8.4k Sightings
    J
    854
    F
    781
    M
    950
    A
    746
    M
    598
    J
    630
    J
    668
    A
    771
    S
    383
    O
    494
    N
    730
    D
    781

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster

    8.2k Sightings
    J
    758
    F
    825
    M
    1k
    A
    684
    M
    590
    J
    568
    J
    628
    A
    619
    S
    451
    O
    559
    N
    718
    D
    755

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    Crab

    Crab

    8k Sightings
    J
    777
    F
    765
    M
    1k
    A
    670
    M
    591
    J
    647
    J
    566
    A
    523
    S
    463
    O
    538
    N
    676
    D
    777

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Damselfish

    Damselfish

    7.7k Sightings
    J
    764
    F
    602
    M
    831
    A
    591
    M
    621
    J
    679
    J
    682
    A
    728
    S
    468
    O
    454
    N
    660
    D
    664

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 55

    Lobster

    Lobster

    7.4k Sightings
    J
    713
    F
    744
    M
    905
    A
    574
    M
    525
    J
    687
    J
    615
    A
    442
    S
    344
    O
    569
    N
    582
    D
    710

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts

    7k Sightings
    J
    638
    F
    540
    M
    621
    A
    563
    M
    557
    J
    708
    J
    601
    A
    646
    S
    351
    O
    438
    N
    701
    D
    641

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

    Lionfish

    Lionfish

    6.6k Sightings
    J
    651
    F
    545
    M
    473
    A
    443
    M
    345
    J
    547
    J
    685
    A
    607
    S
    404
    O
    563
    N
    811
    D
    569

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish

    6.5k Sightings
    J
    742
    F
    557
    M
    696
    A
    469
    M
    383
    J
    451
    J
    448
    A
    498
    S
    384
    O
    517
    N
    728
    D
    676

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets

    6.2k Sightings
    J
    578
    F
    545
    M
    587
    A
    489
    M
    465
    J
    517
    J
    444
    A
    502
    S
    330
    O
    440
    N
    716
    D
    604

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Goatfish

    Goatfish

    5.6k Sightings
    J
    550
    F
    480
    M
    565
    A
    487
    M
    426
    J
    472
    J
    439
    A
    558
    S
    321
    O
    414
    N
    476
    D
    456

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 110

    Snapper

    Snapper

    5.5k Sightings
    J
    542
    F
    467
    M
    575
    A
    460
    M
    360
    J
    488
    J
    456
    A
    456
    S
    280
    O
    343
    N
    583
    D
    519

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 20

    Porcupinefish

    Porcupinefish

    5.3k Sightings
    J
    580
    F
    478
    M
    638
    A
    406
    M
    397
    J
    304
    J
    375
    A
    361
    S
    302
    O
    346
    N
    532
    D
    546

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    Jackfish

    Jackfish

    4.3k Sightings
    J
    461
    F
    387
    M
    490
    A
    325
    M
    305
    J
    387
    J
    265
    A
    393
    S
    174
    O
    293
    N
    439
    D
    386

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Flounder

    Flounder

    3.4k Sightings
    J
    404
    F
    296
    M
    444
    A
    254
    M
    284
    J
    286
    J
    251
    A
    255
    S
    187
    O
    138
    N
    277
    D
    323

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish

    3.2k Sightings
    J
    398
    F
    243
    M
    422
    A
    275
    M
    226
    J
    255
    J
    292
    A
    267
    S
    125
    O
    92
    N
    324
    D
    294

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Squirrelfish

    Squirrelfish

    2.9k Sightings
    J
    358
    F
    219
    M
    384
    A
    226
    M
    131
    J
    234
    J
    196
    A
    181
    S
    174
    O
    161
    N
    283
    D
    318

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shrimp

    Shrimp

    1.5k Sightings
    J
    156
    F
    188
    M
    219
    A
    111
    M
    97
    J
    91
    J
    113
    A
    103
    S
    35
    O
    78
    N
    148
    D
    148

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish

    1.5k Sightings
    J
    140
    F
    126
    M
    177
    A
    93
    M
    117
    J
    65
    J
    185
    A
    145
    S
    65
    O
    73
    N
    172
    D
    96

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish

    1.4k Sightings
    J
    124
    F
    107
    M
    169
    A
    121
    M
    101
    J
    117
    J
    108
    A
    184
    S
    61
    O
    87
    N
    100
    D
    91

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

    Sand Eel

    Sand Eel

    1.2k Sightings
    J
    168
    F
    93
    M
    115
    A
    58
    M
    98
    J
    63
    J
    105
    A
    134
    S
    69
    O
    53
    N
    136
    D
    120

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 360

    Turtle

    Turtle

    1k Sightings
    J
    22
    F
    121
    M
    113
    A
    127
    M
    64
    J
    71
    J
    77
    A
    82
    S
    81
    O
    88
    N
    107
    D
    48

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    Total number of species approx.: 28

    Clownfish

    Clownfish

    857 Sightings
    J
    99
    F
    60
    M
    80
    A
    49
    M
    45
    J
    53
    J
    76
    A
    89
    S
    45
    O
    101
    N
    101
    D
    59

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    Emperor

    Emperor

    857 Sightings
    J
    168
    F
    87
    M
    88
    A
    40
    M
    48
    J
    28
    J
    59
    A
    147
    S
    32
    O
    26
    N
    75
    D
    59
    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse

    847 Sightings
    J
    93
    F
    71
    M
    98
    A
    85
    M
    113
    J
    41
    J
    74
    A
    50
    S
    45
    O
    65
    N
    68
    D
    44

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Cornetfish

    Cornetfish

    764 Sightings
    J
    81
    F
    52
    M
    54
    A
    85
    M
    82
    J
    15
    J
    79
    A
    40
    S
    75
    O
    61
    N
    74
    D
    66

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 15

    Garfish

    Garfish

    729 Sightings
    J
    92
    F
    41
    M
    30
    A
    60
    M
    49
    J
    32
    J
    56
    A
    45
    S
    43
    O
    59
    N
    145
    D
    77
    Whitetip Reef Shark

    Whitetip Reef Shark

    725 Sightings
    J
    73
    F
    80
    M
    84
    A
    104
    M
    44
    J
    76
    J
    17
    A
    27
    S
    9
    O
    31
    N
    52
    D
    128

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7

    Crocodile

    Crocodile

    657 Sightings
    J
    100
    F
    71
    M
    77
    A
    50
    M
    26
    J
    17
    J
    48
    A
    37
    S
    32
    O
    27
    N
    81
    D
    91

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 2

    Tarpon

    Tarpon

    638 Sightings
    J
    47
    F
    54
    M
    110
    A
    91
    M
    46
    J
    53
    J
    54
    A
    57
    S
    30
    O
    24
    N
    32
    D
    40

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