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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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The Cross of the Bay (La Cruz de la BahÃa) in Isla Mujeres
Cross of the Bay A few meters South of Manchones Reef lies a cross that cares for and protects the men who go to sea daily for...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 23, 20225 min read
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Shipwreck Diving on Gunboat C-55, Isla Mujeres
photo @jamie_justaddwater USS Ransom (AM-283) , named ARM Teniente Juan de la Barrera (C-55), is a shipwreck sunk off the coast of...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 20, 20226 min read
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Shipwreck Diving on Gunboat C-58, Isla Mujeres
USS Harlequin (AM-365), named General Pedro Maria Anaya C-58, was intentionally sunk for diving, and this huge artificial reef has beco...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 20, 20226 min read
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Anthropocene; by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
While diving in the Manchones National Park near Isla Mujeres, divers will see the sad image of a small child curled up alone on the...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 10, 20221 min read
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The Man on Fire (Hombre en Llamas); by Jason de Caire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
Standing alone in the middle of the Manchones National Park, a lone statue looks defiantly ahead. This solitary and imposing figure is...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 10, 20222 min read
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Bacab; by Salvador Quiroz Ennis, in Isla Mujeres
Just off the island of Isla Mujeres, as part of MUSA and inside the Manchones National Park, lies a statue by Salvador Quiroz Ennis....
Tracy Gunn
Jul 4, 20223 min read
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The Dream Catcher (El Coleccionista De Sueños); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
Within the Manchones National Park, in the dive site locally known as Manchones 1, you can come across some more of the impressive...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 4, 20223 min read
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The Bankers (Los Banqueros); by Jason deCaire Taylor, in Isla Mujeres
In the Manchones Gallery of MUSA, Isla Mujeres, divers and snorkelers alike are greeted by six men with their backsides poking up in the...
Tracy Gunn
Jul 4, 20222 min read
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The Silent Evolution (Evolución Silenciosa) In Musa, Isla Mujeres
If you have been diving or snorkelling in Isla Mujeres since 2010, there is a good chance you have seen a massive group of statues...
Tracy Gunn
Jun 26, 20225 min read
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MUSA - Isla Mujeres
In 2005 Hurricane Wilma wreaked havoc upon Isla Mujeres and her reefs. Much of her coral was damaged, and talk was to shut down the...
Tracy Gunn
Jun 26, 202211 min read
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Scuba Diving at Punta Sur (South Point)-Isla Mujeres
Manchones National Park offers amazing diving for entry-level and certified divers but, within the park, there is a hidden gem of an...
Tracy Gunn
Jun 23, 20225 min read
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Parrotfish - Their amazing life story
In the Caribbean, we are fortunate to have sandy white beaches that don't burn your feet, even on the hottest days, and amazing turquoise...
Tracy Gunn
Jun 21, 20227 min read
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Manchones National Park - Isla Mujeres
If you are looking for a relaxed Caribbean Sea experience, with crystal clear turquoise waters, very little current, amazing visibility,...
Tracy Gunn
Jun 8, 20226 min read
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Scuba diving with loggerhead turtles in Isla Mujeres
The season is about to begin. Learn more about these incredible animals and the best ways to interact with them in the least invasive...
Tracy Gunn
May 13, 202119 min read
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