Isla Mujeres (Whale Sharks)

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Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Best timeJune to September
Water temp27-29°C / 81-84°F
Visibility5-15m / 16-50ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesSnorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth10 m
Avg depth7 m
Nearest airportCUN
Whale shark aggregationSnorkeling
Snorkel

From June to September, the waters near Isla Mujeres become host to the largest known aggregation of whale sharks on the planet. Hundreds of these gentle giants gather to feed on plankton, offering an unforgettable snorkeling experience.

Features

An offshore area where massive numbers of whale sharks gather to feed on fish spawn. This is not a dive site, but a snorkel-only activity where boats take guests to swim alongside the world's largest fish. Manta rays are also common.

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