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It is located 30 km north of Isla Mujeres, by sea. Here you can practice diving while exploring the beautiful underwater universe that inhabits its coral reefs. It is a natural refuge for migratory birds, turtles and other marine animals, with white beaches and crystal-clear sea. Due to its importance for the protection of species at risk of extinction, it was declared a National Park.
The Municipality of Isla Mujeres is one of the ten municipalities that make up the state of Quintana Roo, the name was designated by the Spanish conquerors who upon arriving on the island found a large number of clay statues in the shape of women, it has a great variety of tourist places such as Hacienda Mundaca, Punta Sur, Isla Contoy, Cruz de la Bahía, Farito, Tortugranja, Garrafon Park, Manchones Reef, Cave of the Sleeping Sharks, the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA), in December the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of the island, is celebrated.
In December, the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of the island, is celebrated. The dances and traditions have peninsular influence, which has been lost with the influence of national and international tourism that comes to the island. Carnival is also celebrated in March and the International Regatta from Sun to Sun in April.