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 Diving and snorkeling are such major draws, they deserve special mention. There are many reefs between Isla Mujeres and the mainland. Some are close enough to the surface you can enjoy them without diving, and so tours often include snorkelers. Of note are the reefs in the El Garrafón area, El Farito which lies in shallow waters and is ideal for free diving and Los Manchones, so named for the coral buttresses which reach heights of between three and five meters. Also of interest to divers are the Cruz, a bronze cross which as an alternative dive site relieves pressure on nearby reefs and the sunken statue of the Virgin. Both are located in the bay and islanders make an annual pilgrimage in honor of the Virgin. There are dive shops in the dock area and on the beaches.
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