Manchones Reef is one of the best dive sites in Isla Mujeres, with over 800 meters of reef containing elk horn, stag horn and brain coral. Manchones also contains two famous sculptures from the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) – the “The Man on Fire” and “The Ernest Hemingway Desk”.

May 13, 2021 · The Manchones Gallery of the MUSA is located about 1km southwest of Isla Mujeres. There are dozens of half-day or day tours to go snorkeling there, mostly departing from Cancun and Isla Mujeres.

The Manchones Reef is just 10 minutes by watercraft from Isla Mujeres, offering a perfect getaway for individuals who like snorkeling and diving. The site provides a unique place to feel the nature but also enjoy the adrenalin rush of adventure.

The Manchones National Park is an incredible area ideal for all levels of SCUBA diving. With very little current, shallow depths, amazing visibility, and coarse sand it is perfect for the new diver, the photographer, and all levels of training.

Jul 25, 2022 · Manchones 1 is the main diving and snorkelling area within the Manchones National Park. Spread out over a large area, there is much to explore, teeming with marine life.

Jun 8, 2022 · Manchones National Park, located just off Isla Mujeres, has an average depth of around 10 meters (30ft) which is ideal for coral growth. The colours are magnificent, perfect diving, photography, and snorkelling conditions.

Jan 11, 2025 · Manchones Reef in Isla Mujeres, Mexico is a popular snorkeling spot known for its diverse marine life and clear waters. When snorkeling here, you can expect to see a variety of tropical fish, colorful corals, and other underwater creatures.

Salon Manchones is located off the coast of Isla Mujeres and it is eight meters deep, therefore recommended for scuba diving only. Sculptures: 473 sculptures Location: Punta Sur Isla …

The Manchones Reef is a popular dive spot on Mexico’s Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (also known as the Great Mayan Reef), on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo. Along with remarkable coral formations and diverse marine life, the Manchones Reef area is also home to MUSA, an underwater sculpture museum consisting of 400 life-size sculptures.