Isla Mujeres Guide

Mundaca Divers

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Enjoy Isla Mujeres diving at it’s best with Mundaca Divers

A dive shop with over 29 years experience working in Isla Mujeres. Our goal is to provide the best service possible for both beginner and advanced divers and help them enjoy the beauty and nature that surrounds us. We are dive shop that specializes in PADI Open Water and Advanced certification, PADI Discover Scuba, Reef Dives, Wreck Dives, Adventure Dives, Night Diving, Snorkeling Adventures, Whale Shark Tours, Deep Sea Fishing, and Bay Fishing. We have professional diving equipment and a dedicated group of divers and staff with years of experience diving Isla Mujeres.

We owe the name of our shop to the pirate Fermin Mundaca y Marechaga, who arrived in Isla Mujeres in 1860 fleeing from justice. The legend has it that he fell in love with a beautiful native and built a ranch for her. Hacienda Mundaca is now a tourist spot in Isla Mujeres.

Antonio, the owner of Mundaca Divers, arrived to the island more than 30 years ago and fell in love with the sea surrounding it. Having been a commercial and industrial diver for Petroleos Mexicanos, he decided to settle in Isla given the amazing opportunities for diving. With almost 40 years of experience diving, Antonio founed Mundaca Divers in 1999 and has since received divers from all over the world.

At Mundaca Divers we are always looking forward to improve our service and keep updated on tecnology and equipment. We have the best team of advisors, guides, and instructors to make your snorkeling, diving, or fishing tour amazing and unforgettable.

Thank you for choosing us!

Cell: 52 9981 21 22 28 Tel: 998 8770607

[email protected]

www.mundacadiversislamujeres.com

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SOUL DE ISLA POCKET GUIDE #5

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Soul de Isla Pocket Guide #5

is a pocket size Isla guide that can be found at the tourism office, cafe’s, restaurants, bars, dive shops, stores, golf cart rental companies, vacation rentals, hotels, condos and many other places in Isla Mujeres. You can also check out a larger edition as well as older editions on our pinterest page. Included you will find all sorts of useful Isla info such as the ferry schedule, an map, many restaurants and bars to choose from as well as places to stay and things to do while visiting Isla Mujeres!

Please see our advertising page if you would like to be included in the next edition.

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ISLAND TIME MUSIC AND FISHING FESTIVAL

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Every year, Nashville opens its heart to the children of Isla Mujeres in what has become a perfect combination of good times and goodwill. For nearly a decade, The Island Time Music and Fishing Fest has given music lovers and fishing enthusiasts the opportunity to interact with talented writers and performers under the welcoming skies of Mexico’s best kept secret—the island community of Isla Mujeres.

For six days next February, attendees will enjoy world class performances daily in intimate venues across the island, with unparalleled access to the artists. Fishermen will take to the neighboring waters in pursuit of migrating sailfish and top honors in an organized fishing tournament.

Best of all, proceeds from the week’s activities—and the accompanying online auction—benefit the operations of the island’s Little Yellow Schoolhouse and its service to local, special needs children.

2016 ARTISTS

DONATE: No matter what the donation, every dollar counts. Each donation goes towards expanding, maintaining, and the teachings of the Little Yellow School House.

The Difference That You Make.

All of the proceeds from the Island Time Music Festival & Fishing Tournament go towards the Little Yellow School House, providing services, free of charge, to special needs children on Isla Mujeres.

The Little Yellow School House began with one room and six students and a really big dream. Because of generous donations and the Island Time Fishing Tournament the school now has six classrooms, full-time teachers and over 50 students.The school has a 70% success rate at getting special needs children back into regular school.

Currently, there are still 15 students on the island of Isla Mujeres that cannot attend the school due to a lack of funds. This year we hope to change that with your help!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

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Airport Transfers from Cancun to Isla Mujeres Ferry

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS FROM CANCUN TO ISLA MUJERES FERRY

Cancun private transportation direct from the CUN International Airport to Isla Mujeres Ferry dock. NEW! Ultramar ferry tickets are now available for purchase with your transfer. Your driver will have them when you arrive. The Ultramar ferry departs every 30 minutes from 5:00 AM until 12:00 AM. Book online and pay securely with your choice of PayPal or credit card. We’ll send you the confirmation email vouchers to print and bring with you to Cancun. The vouchers have all the details you need.

Flexible Payment Options: Choose to either pay cash to the driver or prepay securely online. We’ll send you the confirmation email to print and bring with you to Cancun. The email vouchers have all the details you need.

Isla Mujeres ferry from Cancun Airport: For transfers to Isla Mujeres, we will take you to GRAN PUERTO FERRY DOCK, also called Gran Puerto Cancun. This is the main fast ferry Ultramar, the big blue and yellow boats to Isla Mujeres. NEW! Ultramar ferry tickets are now available for purchase with your transfer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AIRPORT OR OTHER PRIVATE TRANSFERS PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]

Private Transfers
1-2 people Isla Mujeres
One Way $39
Round Trip $69

Private Transfers
3-5 people Isla Mujeres
One Way $45
Round Trip $79

Private Transfers
6-10 people Isla Mujeres
One Way $49
Round Trip $89

CANCUN TRANSPORTATION TO ULTRAMAR FERRY TERMINAL:

CARM Transfers also provides transportation to Blue Bay Club and Hacienda Punta Sam, in addition to Isla Mujeres ferry terminal Gran Puerto Juarez.

The ferry to Isla Mujeres costs 146 pesos per person round trip (or 78 pesos one way) and it takes about 20 minutes to get from Puerto Juarez to Isla Mujeres. The first scheduled boat leaving Puerto Juarez in the morning is 5:00 AM and the last one at night leaves the dock at 11:30 PM. Leaving Isla Mujeres, the first ferry is at 5:30 AM and the last one at 12:00 AM. The ferry departs every 30 minutes until 8:30 PM, then goes every hour.

If you have an early departure flight time (8 AM or earlier), you may want to leave Isla Mujeres the night before and stay your last night in Cancun or close to the airport. The earliest we can pick you up at the Gran Puerto ferry dock is 5:50 AM, which gets you to the Cancun Airport by 6:30 AM.

ISLA MUJERES AIRPORT TRANSFER DETAILS:

Private Cancun airport transportation…no waiting on others, no other hotel stops
We will track your flight tracking and meet you right outside the airport terminal
Flexible payment options***pay by cash (US Dollars or pesos), credit card, or PayPal.
Our vehicles have AC and are fully insured and authorized by the Cancun Airport Authority
Price includes all taxes, fees and parking (tip not included)
Prices are per VEHICLE, not per person
You can add on COLD WATER for only $1 each and we’ll have it in the vehicle for you.

WHY BOOK WITH CARM? WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL?

We are the only website for airport transfers, tours, info, photos & videos owned and operated by American expats living in Cancun. We are available by phone, email or live chat everyday to help you plan your vacation. Our customer service is priority #1. We want to EARN your business for years to come. Just ask our customers! See our testimonials.

The Cancun Airport can be a chaotic, crazy swarm of people. We take the guess work out of your arrival to Cancun with detailed instructions on where to find the greeting representative that is tracking your flight and waiting to take you to your private vehicle.
Pay for your transportation securely online with your choice of credit card or PayPal.

What to expect at the Cancun International Airport:

Meeting friends arriving to different terminals at the Cancun Airport

Cancun Airport only has 2 main terminals plus a charter terminal. You can see which airlines arrive to which terminal here.

FAQ

How do we find our driver? We have staff at the airport to greet you. They hold a sign with your name and our logo on it. Our staff is waiting OUTSIDE for you. If you have any problems locating your greeter, just call us at 407-284-1673 or local in Cancun 273-2970.

Who do I pay, how and when? At time of booking you can choose either credit card or PayPal to pay in full for your transportation. Price is total, not per person, and it includes flight tracking & airport greeting, parking, taxes & insurance. It does not include tip to the driver.What if we can not find our driver or greeter?Our staff is always there, but they may be helping others. Just look for your name on the sign and our logo.Flight delays / cancellations / changes: Call or email us. We need to know about any changes to your flight. You will have more updated info than we do here in CancunDo you have child seats? Yes, you can request a baby car seat for your child, no charge. They are rated for up to 40 lbs. front-facing or 30 lbs rear-facing.Can you do other services such as taking us to a restaurant or to Wal-mart before going to our hotel? Of course! Just email us your request and we will give you a quote. Wal-mart trip is an extra $30 for 1 hour, which is usually sufficient time. This needs to be booked ahead of time.

Can you have drinks waiting for us in the vehicle? Yes, we offer cold bottled water for $1 each. You can add this onto your transfer order in the shopping cart.

Do you take people to other cities or just Cancun? We take you almost anywhere! Please click on the other destinations above. Email us for a price if you don’t see your town.

What is the usual tip? I like to tip the driver about like I do a waiter…make it a percentage of the total based on service. Tipping is a personal thing, you can tip as little or much as you want. This is just my suggestion. Basically for Cancun hotels $5 to $10 is a good tip. IF you are traveling further into the Rivera Maya you might want to tip a little more. The drivers know they must earn any tips.

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Whale Shark Adventure

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Don’t let the name frighten you! As the largest shark in the sea, these gentle giants are peaceful creatures who feed on plankton. Jump in and swim with them during whale shark season from mid of may to mid of September. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

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Reef Snorkeling

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Ready to take a dip into the underwater world? With shallow reefs all around, we offer many ideal snorkel locations which you can discover as individuals or as a private group guided by our professional staff. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

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Contoy Island Trip

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Contoy Island Trip

Contoy Island is located at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is approximately 30 kilometers north of Isla Mujeres. The island is only 8.5-Km in length and has a surface area of 317 hectares. Isla Contoy is considered the most important nesting place of sea birds in all of the Mexican Caribbean. You are sure to see many of these species on our Contoy Island trip!

Besides its unparalleled beauty, secluded sandy white beaches and lush palm trees, the island boasts more than a hundred and fifty migrating and resident bird species. The most numerous and easy to observe are the frigate, the brown pelican and the double-crested cormorant. Isla Contoy is also an important nesting place for Sea Turtles (http://www.islacontoy.org/aboutus.htm). It is also a great location for snorkeling! This Island of Contoy trip features a little bit of everything and is definitely worth it! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

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Scuba Diving for Beginners

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SCUBA DIVING FOR BEGINNERS

Is this your first time scuba diving? Not to worry, Scuba diving for beginners is the perfect place to start. The PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is a one-day program designed to introduce you to the underwater world while using safe practices and minimal training. You are in professional and capable hands here at Mexico Divers. Our instructors will make sure you feel comfortable breathing underwater, understand all hand signals and everything else you need to know before going on your first open water dive. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

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Certified Reef Dive

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Certified Reef Dive

If you are looking for beautiful hard and soft coral reef formations with numerous fish varieties, including the world famous underwater museum MUSA, then this is the right dive location for you. Suitable to all certification levels.

MUSA (MUSEO SUBACUATICO DE ARTE) is an innovative project designed to counteract the effects of climate change on our oceans and reef systems. This museum is a work-in-progress and located just off the coast of Isla Mujeres. It was formally opened to the public on November 26, 2010 and will ultimately consist of 12 galleries containing nearly 1,364 artificial habitats. The aim is to discharge the accumulated impact of nearly 800,000 visiting tourists each year in the natural reef of the National Marine Park, while increasing overall biomass of the reef system and habitat areas for marine life to colonize.

The project was initiated by Dr. Jaime Gonzalez Cano, local head of Mexico’s Environment and Natural Resources Secretariat (SEMARNAT). Looking for a way to ease the stress on the local reef system without having to close the national underwater park, Dr. Cano reached out to the British sculptor, Jason deCaires Taylor, to collaborate and build one of the largest and most ambitious underwater artificial art attractions in the world. The project became a reality with the collaboration of both the Cancun and Isla Mujeres’ Nautical Associations and other private sector supporters.

To date the underwater museum comprises of; La Evolucion Silenciosa (The Silent Evolution), La Jardinera de la Esperanza (The Garden of Hope), Coleccionista de los Sueños (Dream Collector), Hombre en Llamas (Man on Fire), La promesa (The promise), Inercia (Inertia), Anthropocene, Herencia (Inheritance), and Vacio (Void) — all created by Jason deCaires Taylor. (http://musaislamujeres.com/about-musa/)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

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Open Water PADI Certification

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The PADI Open Water Diver course* is the first real step into becoming a certified diver. Understand the basic principles of scuba diving, learn basic skills and begin to explore the amazing underwater world. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected]

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