Explore Isla Mujeres Mexico.

Isla Mujeres Land & Underwater Adventures, Day Trips & Excursions.


Museum of Underwater Modern Art in Cancun Isla Mujeres.

The Museum of Underwater Modern Art in Cancun, Mexico, holds -- ‘La Evolución Silenciosa’ (The Silent Evolution) (Depth 9m) -- over 403 permanent life-size sculptures and is one of the largest artificial reef attractions in the world. The work of British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, each sculpture is individually cast and made using special cement mix to encourage coral growth. Visit Jason DeCaires Taylor's Official Website to learn more.


Dolphin Discovery Cancun - Isla Mujeres Location.

Dolphin Discovery is located next to the coveted Hotel Villa Rolandi in the privileged paradise of Isla Mujeres. Our location consists of a 10,000 m2 ocean area, framed by palm trees, white sand and a wide extension of turquoise waters. In few words, it is a place taken from a dream to make your Swim with Dolphins Experience as perfect as you ever imagined.

The Dolphin Discovery location has been designed especially for the dolphins’ care and for your amusement. You will rest on comfortable lounge chairs, taste delicious dishes and fresh beverages, take a splash while you listen to the sound of waves or simply stare at the amazing sea fountains and the dolphins for hours over the pier. Doesn’t matter your preferences, this place has something for everyone: plus, the awesome swim with dolphins programs, you will have the opportunity to discover unique experiences with sharks and rays. Visit Dolphin Discovery’s Official Website to learn more.


Garrafon Natural Reef Park.

Garrafon Natural Reef Park -- a terrestrial paradise of reefs and cliffs facing the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean -- is a great place to live amazingly fun experiences both in land and and water. This natural park is known worldwide for its natural beauty and its incredible recreational activities like: snorkeling, kayaking, flying through the zip-lines, bicycle touring and hiking. Visit Garrafon Natural Reef Park’s Official Website to learn more.


Maya Ruins in Isla Mujeres.

Just beyond the lighthouse, at the southern end of the island, are the remains of a small Maya temple. Archaeologists believe it was dedicated to the moon and fertility goddess Ixchel. The location, on a lofty bluff overlooking the sea, is worth seeing and makes a great place for photos. It is believed that Maya women traveled here on annual pilgrimages to seek Ixchel's blessings of fertility.


Turtle Sanctuary.

Years ago, fishermen converged on the island nightly from May to September to capture turtles when they would come ashore to lay eggs. Then a concerned fisherman, Gonzalo Chale Maldonado, began convincing others to spare the eggs, which he protected. It was a start. Following his lead, the fishing ministry founded the ‘Centro de Investigaciones Pesqueras’ to find ways to protect the species and increase the turtle populations.

Although the local government provides some assistance, most of the funding comes from private-sector donations. Since the center opened, tens of thousands of young turtles have been released, and local schoolchildren have participated, helping to educate a new generation of islanders for the cause. Releases are scheduled from May to October, and visitors are invited to take part. The sanctuary is on Carretera Sac Bajo #5; you'll need a taxi to get there. Admission is $24 pesos; the shelter is open daily from 9am to 5pm. For more information, call +52 (998) 877-0595.


Isla Contoy near Isla Mujeres.

Isla Contoy is located at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 30 kilometers north of Isla Mujeres. The island is only 8.5-Km in length and has a surface area of 317 hectares. Isla Contoy is considered the most important nesting place of sea birds in all of the Mexican Caribbean.

Protected by the Mexican government since 1961, and declared a National Park in February 1998, the island is jointly run by the Isla Mujeres-based Non-Governmental Organization, ‘Amigos de Isla Contoy A.C.’ and the National Comission for Natural Protected Areas CONANP who depends of the Secretary of Environment, Natural Resources and Fishing (SEMARNAT).

Besides its unparalleled beauty, secluded sandy white beaches and lush palm trees, the island boasts more than a hundred and fifty migrating and resident bird species. The most numerous and easy to observe are the frigate, the brown pelican and the double-crested cormorant. Isla Contoy is also an important nesting place for Sea Turtles. Visit Isla Contoy’s Official Website to learn more.