Dive· Isla Mujeres· Mexico

Punta Sur Turtle Drift Dive (Isla Mujeres)

21° 11.9′ N · 86° 42.7′ W · approximate

A fast drift of about 3 miles along the south point of Isla Mujeres, where loggerhead and green turtles gather to mate from May to July. An old anchor said to come from a pirate ship lies along the route.

Practical

Coordinate is approximate: a point in the water just off Punta Sur (the Wikivoyage position of Punta Sur is 21.20196, -86.71085); the drift itself covers several miles. Advanced dive in strong current - Taste of Isla warns to make sure your skills are up to it. Depth not published. Inside the national park; no touching turtles. Go with a local shop and a chase boat.

Best for

Turtle-season drift dive

Season

Turtle mating May–Jul

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