Permit· Isla Mujeres· Mexico
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park
21° 10.8′ N · 86° 45.5′ W
The 8,673-hectare national marine park, decreed 15 March 1996, that protects the reefs of Isla Mujeres' west coast (Manchones, Garrafón, El Farito, La Cadena), Punta Cancún and Punta Nizuc.
Practical
Coordinate is the park reference point from Spanish Wikipedia (water between Isla Mujeres and Cancún). Three polygons: Isla Mujeres west coast 2,795 ha, Punta Cancún 3,301 ha, Punta Nizuc 2,576 ha. Snorkeling, diving and boat tours are permitted; islets in the Punta Cancún polygon are reserved for research. CONANP charges a conservation fee (wristband) for park use - current amount not verified, confirm with CONANP or your dive operator. Never anchor on coral; use buoys where provided.
Best for
Knowing the rules before you snorkel or dive
Nearby
- Manchones Reef2.2 NM away
- MUSA Underwater Museum2.3 NM away
- Kin Ha Beach Club (Isla Mujeres)2.7 NM away
- Playa Garrafón (Garrafón de Castilla Beach)2.7 NM away
- C-55 Juan de la Barrera Wreck (Cancún)2.8 NM away
- Garrafón Reef2.8 NM away
- Playa Lancheros (Isla Mujeres)2.8 NM away
- Puerto Juárez Capitanía and Banjercito2.8 NM away