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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Discover various transport options to Isla Mujeres that will ensure your adventure begins seamlessly!

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.

Diving MUSA is impressive, be it your first or your fiftieth. This amazing combination of man and nature has more than meets the eye.

In the depths of MUSA near Isla Mujeres, you can find tiny mosaic "space invaders" created by the French artist known as "Invader."

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...

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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...

This Sunday, my active five-year-old, Gaia, and I took a day trip to Isla Contoy. This is an Island just north of Isla Mujeres, a...

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...

Urban Reef collection by Jason deCaire Taylor. Photo credit Malek B Productions Submerged during the second expansion of MUSA in 2011,...

In a part of MUSA, which is locally known as "Casitas", within the Manchones National Park off the coast of Isla Mujeres, divers will...

This collection of sculptures lies within MUSA, in the Manchones National Park just off the coast of Isla Mujeres. At first glance, these...

At the start of the MUSA circuit in the Manchones Gallery is a beautiful, detailed ring large enough for divers to swim through. This...

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...

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...