Snorkeling in Cancun

The natural beauty of Cancun is not only found in its beautiful beaches, but also in the beautiful and varied underwater life. Throughout the Riviera Maya you will find a great variety of fish and marine species, as well as enormous coral reefs. A good way to meet them is by snorkeling. If you are passionate about new adventures, keep reading, here we share some of the best places to snorkel in Cancun.

Best Snorkeling in Cancun

One of the most visited water attractions for visitors to Cancun and one of the best places to practice snorkeling, in this adventure you will board a boat that will take you to Isla Mujeres, located just 30 minutes from Cancun, once the boat has Arrived at the Cancun Underwater Art Museum, jump into the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea to practice snorkeling, you will see more than 400 life-size human figures that come to life thanks to corals, algae and other marine species. The submerged sculptures were designed by Jason de Caires.

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You will continue your adventure to the Manchones reef, where you will have another opportunity to practice more snorkeling. You will be able to see various types of fish, as well as sea turtles and rays. Do you dare to visit it?

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Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres offers enchanting landscapes and places, as well as an incredible variety of water activities. In this paradisiacal destination you can live an unparalleled adventure thanks to the richness and beauty of its seabed and its crystal clear waters.

One of the most famous places to snorkel in Isla Mujeres is the Garrafon Reef Natural Park, perfect for a family day out. In addition, you can choose the El Farito Water Park or El Arrecife de Los Mechones, which offers underwater sculptures that can be seen from the surface.

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Puerto Morelos

If you are visiting the Riviera Maya, one of the must-sees and the best recommendations we can give you is to visit Puerto Morelos. Puerto Morelos is located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, and it takes approximately 35 minutes to get there from either of these cities. You will notice that the pace of life in Puerto Morelos can be a very drastic contrast, since unlike its neighbors, it still retains the atmosphere of a serene fishing village.

Puerto Morelos is classified as a Marine Park, the Great Mayan Reef extends for kilometers parallel to the coast and is part of the Mesoamerican Reef System (the second largest barrier reef in the world) after Australia, this area of the reef is probably the most beautiful and best preserved in the Riviera Maya.

We recommend you pay attention to the prevention measures that will be given in your guides since they are important so that you do not damage the reef during your visit.

Punta Nizuc

Punta Nizuc is one of the best coral reefs for snorkeling in Cancun is Punta Nizuc. This beautiful reef area is home to incredible marine species such as turtles, starfish and other species that live among the corals and algae.

If what you want is to look for a snorkeling tour within the Hotel Zone, then we recommend you visit Punta Nizuc.

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Located 800 meters from the coast of Cozumel, is EL CIELO, a name that refers to the number of starfish that you can see in shallow and extremely crystalline waters, the beauty of the turquoise blue water seems to be confused with the “Heaven ” and you can also swim and snorkel and take incredible photos and videos of this Mexican paradise.

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This marine paradise is not only inhabited by starfish, you can also see hundreds of colorful fish, spot manta rays and even sea turtles; and many species that reach the beach also enrich the ecosystem. In order to reach it, it is necessary to go by boat or catamaran, these can be taken in the Chankanaab park, in the pier of the Colombia lagoon and in Playa Palancar.

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Remember that if you visit any of these wonders, it is important not to damage the ecosystem, do not touch the corals, use only biodegradable sunscreen, it is very important for us to continue preserving the wonders that nature offers us