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Manchones National Park - Isla Mujeres
From calm reefs and underwater sculptures to thrilling shipwrecks and drift dives, Isla Mujeres offers it all. Inside the National Marine Park, beginners and snorkelers explore Manchones Reef and MUSA. Just beyond, advanced divers enjoy deeper sites, strong currents, and rich marine life. Whether it’s your first dive or your hundredth, these waters welcome everyone.
Tracy Gunn
6 days ago16 min read
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Thinking About Getting Scuba Certified? Let’s Talk About the PADI Open Water Diver Course
Thinking about getting scuba certified? Discover everything you need to know about the PADI Open Water Diver course—from what gear you’ll use to where your first dive will take you. With calm, turquoise waters and the world-famous MUSA Underwater Museum, Isla Mujeres is the perfect place to begin your underwater journey.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
May 79 min read
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Wreck Trek Isla Mujeres: Dive the Top Shipwrecks of the Mexican Caribbean.
Isla Mujeres hides a world of shipwrecks beneath its turquoise waters. From warships to cargo vessels, these sunken relics have become thriving artificial reefs, teeming with marine life. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned diver, each wreck offers a unique glimpse into history and adventure. Dive into the stories of the island’s most iconic wrecks with Pocna Dive Center!
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
May 28 min read
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Hondureño Shipwreck in Isla Mujeres
Discover The Hondureño, a 36-meter shrimp boat wreck sunk during Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. Resting 21 meters deep, just 3 km from North Beach, this dramatic site offers excellent visibility and is ideal for advanced divers. With strong currents and rich marine life—nurse sharks, eagle rays, cobia, and more—it’s a deep dive into both nature and history. Not just a wreck, but a story the island still remembers.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
May 22 min read
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Signs that you might be, or are becoming, an islander
Living on Isla Mujeres isn’t just about adapting—it’s about syncing with a different rhythm. Landmarks, rather than names often identify streets. Time flows with conversations, not clocks. Roads, rains, and routines all become part of a dance you learn by heart. It’s a place where helmets stay on, greetings matter, and the soundtrack of daily life includes tamale vendors and gas truck jingles. Once you learn Isla’s rhythm, it stays with you, no matter how far you roam.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Apr 229 min read
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"Afuera" The aggregation of whale sharks off Isla Mujeres
Every summer, Isla Mujeres hosts a spectacular natural event: the 'Afuera' whale shark aggregation. From May to September, hundreds of these gentle giants gather offshore to feed, offering snorkelers a unique opportunity for respectful, close encounters. This phenomenon, once known only to local fishermen, has become a focal point for marine research and eco-tourism.
Tracy Gunn
Apr 317 min read
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How to get to Isla Mujeres.
Discover various transport options to Isla Mujeres that will ensure your adventure begins seamlessly!
Tracy Gunn
Feb 57 min read
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Golfcart Etiquette in Isla Mujeres (and how to not piss off the locals)
Hiring a golf cart is a great way to see Isla Mujeres. Here are some tips on how to do it safely and respect the local environment.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Jan 2511 min read
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Fourteen things you might not know about MUSA.
Diving MUSA is impressive, be it your first or your fiftieth. This amazing combination of man and nature has more than meets the eye.
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Jan 238 min read
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Has Isla Mujeres been taken over by little Space Invaders?
In the depths of MUSA near Isla Mujeres, you can find tiny mosaic "space invaders" created by the French artist known as "Invader."
Tracy Sharlene Gunn
Jan 189 min read
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Diving while on your period
There is one question that our boys always dread. "Can I dive while on my period?" Our male instructors have asked me about the "Special...
Tracy Gunn
Jan 85 min read
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Pocna proudly presents the World Record Holder for World's Oldest Active Diver
You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old. - George Burns. For many, age is just a number and a state of mind. Jane...
Tracy Gunn
Dec 23, 202310 min read
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Icebar; The coolest bar in Isla Mujeres
A bar made of ice is found in the Caribbean, Isla Mujeres, Mexico. What would be the last thing you would expect to find in the middle of...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 19, 20235 min read
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Pocna Dive Center Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Established on 12/12/12, this is her story... People often ask how I came to open a dive centre on a tiny island in the middle of the...
Tracy Gunn
Dec 7, 202230 min read
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Time Bombs, fuse and mine (Bomba de Tiempo, mecha y mina); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
In a part of MUSA, which is locally known as "Casitas", within the Manchones National Park off the coast of Isla Mujeres, divers will...
Tracy Gunn
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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Biomap (Biomapa); by Rodrigo Quiñones Reyes, in Isla Mujeres
This collection of sculptures lies within MUSA, in the Manchones National Park just off the coast of Isla Mujeres. At first glance, these...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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Seascape; by Karen Salinas Martinez, in Isla Mujeres
At the start of the MUSA circuit in the Manchones Gallery is a beautiful, detailed ring large enough for divers to swim through. This...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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Diving and Snorkeling Manchones 2, Isla Mujeres
The thoughtfully named Manchones 2 is the little sister of Manchones 1 and is located just off the coast of Isla Mujeres. It is a shallow...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 25, 20223 min read
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Diving and Snorkeling Manchones 1, Isla Mujeres
Manchones 1 is a simply named reef that is part of the larger Manchones National Park, just off the coast of Isla Mujeres. Perfect for...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 25, 20224 min read
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The "Other Volkswagon"; by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
So we know about Anthropocene, and its forlorn child curled up on the bonnet of the Volkswagon, but why do we know nothing about the...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 23, 20222 min read
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