Afuera - Isla Mujeres Dive Site — Mexico

About Afuera - Isla Mujeres

Prime whale shark snorkeling location where hundreds gather June-September for plankton blooms.

Site Information

• Depth: ?–8 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Channel/Drift
• Current: The boat journey to Afuera can be 1 to 2 hours long and potentially bumpy, requiring preparation for seasickness. The site itself features deep, clear waters.
• Best time: June-September (whale sharks)
• Region: Mexico

Highlights

• Whale sharks
• Snorkeling
• Seasonal

Marine Life at Afuera - Isla Mujeres

• Whale Shark
• Great Hammerhead
• Gray Whale
• Orca
• Mobula Ray
• Blue Whale
• Mako Shark
• Humpback Whale

Liveaboards visiting Mexico

• Adventure — 4.8/5