Cave of the Sleeping Sharks
Cave of the Sleeping Sharks

Cave of the Sleeping Sharks

Bara 30 minuter utanför Cancun-kusten nära Isla Mujeres ligger ett populärt dykmål som heter Cave of the Sleeping Sharks, som har förvirrat marinbiologer överallt. Hajar måste ständigt vara i rörelse för att andas genom deras skinn, men i denna grotta kan hajarna använda bubblor från undervattensfjädrar för att andas, så att de kan "sova" helt stilla.

The Sleeping Sharks Cave upptäcktes 1969 och ligger cirka 20 meter under vattnet, bildat av korallformationer som gör att dykare kan komma nära de vilande hajarna. Sjuksköterskahajar ses oftast i grottan och även om de är ofarliga är det fortfarande spännande att kunna simma så nära dem.

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Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo

The basics

The cave sits roughly 60 feet (20 meters) underwater and can be reached on dive tours from Isla Mujeres. If you’re coming from Cancun, hop on the ferry to reach the island; they run roughly every 30 minutes. Once on the island, you can get around on foot, golf cart, or scooter; the island is just 5 miles (8 kilometers) long.

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Things to know before you go

  • Cave of the Sleeping Sharks is ideal for scuba divers looking for something different to impress their dive buddies.
  • The cave is not recommended for beginner divers due to its depth.
  • National parks and many other natural attractions in Mexico require that visitors use biodegradable sunscreen, which can be found at local pharmacies and tourist shops.
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How to get there

The ferry to Isla Mujeres departs from Puerto Juarez, just outside Cancun, and arrives on the northern end of the island, within walking distance of local dive operators.

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When to get there

Peak season to visit the Cancun area is winter, when the weather is warm and dry. The Caribbean’s hurricane season runs from May through September, which is unpredictable but can mean rain and cloudy skies.

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Underwater Museum of Art

One of the most popular dive sites off Isla Mujeres is the Underwater Museum of Art (Museo Subacuático de Arte). Opened in 2010, the sculpture park is the work of artist Jason deCaires Taylor and was designed as a counterpoint to the effects of climate change on coral reefs. The sculptures will evolve as coral grows and the native marine life make the museum its home.

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