Dolphin Discovery: You can swim with dolphins at the “Dolphinario” (dolphindiscovery.com), located on the Sac Bajo peninsula.
Groups of up to eight people swim with two dolphins and a trainer. Swimmers view an educational video
and spend time in the water with the trainer and the dolphins before enjoying swimming time with the dolphins. Reservations are necessary, and you must arrive an hour before your assigned swimming time. There are less expensive programs that allow you to learn about, touch, and hold the dolphins, but not swim.
Whale Sharks: The waters around Isla Mujeres have become increasingly known for its large population of whale sharks. Don’t let the name fool you. Although they are technically sharks, they are filter feeders that only dine on plankton and are extremely docile with swimmers. They are the largest living fish species able to grow up to 40 feet in length and frequent this area in the summer months (June-September).
There are several different tours that offer snorkeling adventures with the whale sharks, but it is important to make sure you are going with a responsible company. The tours are regulated by the state and you should be sure to go with a licensed company that knows the rules. Tour prices are federally
set at $125 US as of this writing.
