The Gentle Current in Garrafon Park

Isla Mujeres is an impressive little island located only eight miles away from the Bahía Mujeres. It covers an area of five miles long and just half a mile wide but within this tiny space, the most spectacular magic of nature abounds. Isla Mujeres used to be a fishermen village, but over the years it has become a major vacation destination for tourists from all over the world.

If you have ever imagined how paradise could be, Isla Mujeres is it. From bird-watching to snorkeling; from hiking to zip line flying, there are so many eco-friendly activities on the island that you can never get bored! If you are a Nature devotee and expect to enjoy the most relaxing and tranquil vacation surrounded by lush vegetation and the most diverse terrestrial and marine fauna, then Isla Mujeres is the best destination for you.

Two of the main tours on Isla Mujeres are the snorkeling and scuba diving ones. There are several amazing sites to submerge and visitors are always accompanied by an expert guide. It doesn’t matter much if you are a professional snorkeler or an apprentice: Isla Mujeres has an activity suitable for each of its visitors. But do take into account this piece of advice: if you are going to take a snorkeling tour, visit Garrafón Park.

Garrafon Natural Reef Park is an amazing natural park located at the Southern tip of the island. The real origin of its name is not yet clear. Some attribute it to the clarity and serenity of its waters, which turn this beautiful site into a magnificent “container” to swim or snorkel without being posed to any kind of risks. Others state that due to its strategic location, this reef was used as a refueling station for both Punta Sur Lighthouse and vessels travelling to Cozumel. It is said that fuel was stored in huge “garrafas” or “garrafones” and that the reef was named after this fact.

If you are a natural adventurer but you have never experienced high adrenaline activities, Garrafón is the ideal place for you to start!  Garrafón is considered one of the most stunning reefs in the world. It is only 4 meters deep and 320 meters long. Its waters are incredibly gentle and crystal clear. This allows for amateur people to try the marvelous experience of snorkeling and scuba diving surrounded by the most beautiful and colorful fish schools and coral reef formations (which an amateur wouldn’t be able to do at deeper sites).

Kayaking is another of the adventure sports you will be able to practice at Garrafón. Currents are so soft that you will feel safe and during your adventure you will be able to admire the marine fauna through the transparent waters of the Caribbean Sea.

As a matter of fact, the current is so kind, that you can take a Sea Trek tour and walk at the bottom of the sea like becoming part of the amazing underwater life. You will be provided with a special helmet full of compressed air for you to be able to… literally walk underwater!

Nothing is more relaxing; nothing could be. The gentle current of Garrafón Park invites you to enjoy an adventure of color, relax and magic. Don’t miss it! Because this is the experience you will take in your heart forever.

Cecilia Vittori