

Best for beginner divers, 9-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Manchones is a reef and artificial reef site located off Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The site features depths ranging from 9 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners due to mild currents. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres, with water temperatures remaining between 27 and 30C throughout the year. Divers may encounter wrasses, which are very common, alongside less frequent sightings of French Angelfish, Queen Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Spotted Moray, Indian Lionfish, Cushion Sea Star, Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, Basket Starfish, Smooth Trunkfish, Blue Tang, Pacific Trumpetfish, Round Stingray, and Spotfin Butterflyfish. Night diving is permitted at this location.
21.20093, -86.72544
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Recorded at this site
Depth
9-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, while French Angelfish, Queen Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Spotted Moray, Indian Lionfish, Cushion Sea Star, Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, Basket Starfish, Smooth Trunkfish, Blue Tang, Pacific Trumpetfish, Round Stingray, and Spotfin Butterflyfish are also recorded.
Yes, Manchones is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and an average depth of 10 metres.
The site ranges from 9 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to Manchones requires a boat.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections may be accessible for snorkelling depending on operator arrangements.
Diving at Manchones in Isla Mujeres requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Manchones in Isla Mujeres. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Manchones in Isla Mujeres are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Manchones in Isla Mujeres typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Manchones in Isla Mujeres typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.