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MUSA
No. 17 of Best Things to Do in Mexico

MUSA

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4.3/5
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MUSAis an art museum with galleries located directly on the seabed, situated in the Caribbean Sea between Cancun, Mexico, and Isla Mujeres. Led by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, hundreds of life-sized human sculptures have been submerged on the seabed, scattered across underwater exhibition areas of varying depths. The masterpiece "The Silent Evolution" consists of hundreds of statues in various poses, resembling a silent crowd standing on the seabed. There are also interesting works such as a life-sized Volkswagen Beetle, which creates an intriguing contrast with the human statues. A unique feature of the museum is that the statues are made of materials that encourage coral growth. Over time, they have gradually grown coral and attracted schools of fish, effectively evolving into artificial reefs. One of its original purposes was to divert tourists from natural coral reefs, bringing art and marine conservation together. There are flexible ways to view the museum: you can scuba dive to get a close look at the statues, snorkel to overlook their outlines from the surface, or take a glass-bottom boat to view them through the hull, allowing you to see the underwater sculpture collection without even getting into the water. The shallow exhibition areas are suitable for snorkeling and glass-bottom boat viewing, while the deeper areas are the domain of scuba diving enthusiasts. Before you set off, you might want to decide how you would like to experience this underwater art.

Isla Mujeres · 4.7km from downtown

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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum
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4.8/5
· 110 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
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Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres and Underwater Museum
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4.4/5
· 9 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
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Cancun Chinese/English/Spanish-speaking travel companion
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Isla Mujeres: Snorkeling Tour at 3 Spots, Underwater Museum, and Reefs!
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4.7/5
· 10 reviews
Duration: 3.5–4.5 hrs
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Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
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4.8/5
· 48 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
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Choco-Story Playa del Carmen: Entry Ticket
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Cozumel, Mexico + San Gervasio Mayan ruins and beach 1-day tour
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From Cancun or Riviera Maya: Cobá and Río Secreto Day Trip
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Duration: 8 hrs
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Enjoy an amazing day in Isla Mujeres with snorkeling food, drinks
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3.8/5
· 4 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
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Adults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party Cancun
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4.8/5
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Duration: 3 hrs
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ATV 4×4+Cenote+Snorkeling+Beach Club+ Lunch+Sabores de Cozumel
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5.0/5
· 40 reviews
Duration: 3–4 hrs
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Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour
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4.9/5
· 407 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
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Cozumel Beach Club: Snorkel + Tequila Tasting + 5Min Massage
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Cozumel: Chocolate Workshop at Mayan Cacao Company
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4.9/5
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Duration: 1.5 hrs
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Cancun Food Tour: Taco Attack, Street Food & Tequila Tasting
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· 4 reviews
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Isla Mujeres Day Tour with Catamaran, Snorkeling & Beach Club
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4.9/5
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Duration: 450 mins
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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure
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4.7/5
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Private Inshore Fishing Experience in Isla Mujeres and Cancún
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Catamaran snorkeling experience, including buffet lunch and drinks
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乖小咪12 October 2019
5.0
The Underwater Museum in Cancun is about 10 meters below the sea surface. There are many mysterious statues and car remains on the seabed. These are the remains of people who sank to the bottom of the sea at that time. Now the surface is covered with thick seaweed, which has become a very famous underwater ruins. Every year, many diving enthusiasts come to explore it. It is a very popular attraction in Cancun.

MUSA

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M25***401 January 2021
4.0
For beach lovers, Isla Mujeres has a lot to offer at relatively reasonable prices. You can snorkel with tropical fish among the coral reefs or paddle a kayak or a small boat across the azure waters.

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中西南北东13 January 2026
4.0
Most of Cancun's beaches are privately owned by hotels, with only Dolphin Beach and Turtle Beach being free public beaches. Located at the northern entrance to the hotel area, near the beginning of the "7" shape, these beaches are mainly frequented by locals for picnics and relaxation. The sand quality here is relatively poor.

Playa Tortugas

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小思文4 August 2019
4.0
Dolphin Beach is quite interesting. You can see a lot of scenery on the beach. You need to take a boat to see the dolphins. A large number of dolphins are playing and playing here. There are very few buildings on the entire beach. They are all pure natural things. [Scenery] The scenery is very beautiful [Value for money] Very cost-effective

Dolphins Beach

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CHONGFU8 June 2020
5.0
There are three Mayan ruins in Cancun, including the famous Chichen Itza pyramid that can be climbed.

Museo Maya de Cancun

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阿修罗3318 April 2023
5.0
The name Beidi has a movie feel to it. Not bad.

Playa Norte

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王海娃子27 September 2021
5.0
One of the best diving sites in the world, the fun is endless.

Cancun Scuba Center

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Kaylee_Traveler7 August 2022
5.0
Punta Sur has such a beautiful deep blue sea :) It was nice that there was a short walking path so I could go to the cliff and see the sea :)

Punta Sur

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为爱痴狂qq20 April 2021
5.0
The Zhejiang supermarket is not worth the price. It has everything you need. It is a great place to take a walk. I will come again next time.

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Don't miss these attractions in Isla Mujeres: MUSA, Isla Mujeres, and Playa Tortugas. If you like Culture & history, try Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Enjoy an amazing day in Isla Mujeres with snorkeling food, drinks.

You can give Enjoy an amazing day in Isla Mujeres with snorkeling food, drinks and Adults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party Cancun a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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