Cancun Underwater Museum
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Cancun Underwater Museum

Photo: Andy Blackledge from Scottsdale, AZ, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Cancun Underwater Museum consists of over 500 concrete sculptures placed on the seabed to form an artificial reef. Artists including Jason deCaires Taylor created the works. Snorkelers and divers visit the site to view the installations and marine growth.

On day 1 of Cancun, Valladolid and Mérida in 3 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Prices vary by tour operator
Time needed
2 to 4 hours
Best time
Morning for better visibility
Getting there
Boat from Cancun marina or Isla Mujeres

Itineraries with Cancun Underwater Museum

Day 1 of Cancun, Valladolid and Mérida in 3 Days

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How Cancun Underwater Museum fits into a day.
  1. 9:00El Rey RuinsCancun
  2. 11:00Playa DelfinesCancun
  3. 15:00Cancun Underwater MuseumCancun
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Cancun Underwater Museum questions

Can you touch the sculptures?

No, contact is not allowed to protect both the art and marine life.

Do I need scuba certification?

No, snorkel tours reach many sculptures in shallow water.

What is the water depth?

Most pieces sit between 2 and 10 meters below the surface.

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