Molasses Reef (Isla Mujeres)
An easily reached reef at the north of the island, a quiet alternative to the busier whale shark spots.
Depth
3–15 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
15 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Weak
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
35 USD / dive
An easily reached reef at the north of the island, a quiet alternative to the busier whale shark spots.
Location
See on the interactive map41 species documented in Molasses Reef (Isla Mujeres)
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Critically EndangeredCoral cuerno de alce
Acropora palmata
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Data DeficientLangosta espinosa del Caribe
Panulirus argus
Least ConcernMorena verde
Gymnothorax funebris
VulnerableTiburón nodriza
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Abanico de mar púrpura
Gorgonia ventalina
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Ecosystem
Similar spots
Which other dive sites are like this one?
Cabo Pulmo National Park
Mexico
Hasta 25 m · Open Water
Bull sharks · giant groupers
View dive siteMismo país: Mexico
Contoy Island
Mexico
Hasta 25 m · Advanced Open Water
Whale shark (the Afuera aggregation) · mobula rays
View dive siteMismo país: Mexico
Keep exploring
Based on what we already know about Molasses Reef (Isla Mujeres).
Your rating
How many stars would you give Molasses Reef (Isla Mujeres)?
Comments
Share your experience diving or sailing at Molasses Reef (Isla Mujeres).
Be the first to comment.