Manchones I, Mexico
Also within 20 km of Isla Mujeres
- Isla Mujeres Surf spot · 0.7 km from Isla Mujeres
- Isla Mujeres Kite spot · 1 km from Isla Mujeres
- El Farito Dive site · 1.8 km from Isla Mujeres
- El Garrafon Dive site · 4 km from Isla Mujeres
- MUSA Cancun Underwater Museum of Art Dive site · 4.2 km from Isla Mujeres
About Manchones I
It suits Advanced divers and up, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces SE: swell from the SE reaches it, and wind from the NW blows out to sea. 4 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 4.8 km away. The sea is about 27°C in January, its coldest month (3 mm wetsuit), and 30°C in September, its warmest (rash vest or 1 to 2 mm). For Advanced divers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 7 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Isla Mujeres. Within 5 km we also list 1 surf spot, 1 wind sports spot and 2 dive sites.
- What it is No source states what kind of site it is.
- How deep No source states how deep it goes.
- Who it suits Suits Advanced divers and up, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres 4 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 4.8 km away.
Facts: verified.
Dive centres nearby
Casa del Buceo 4.8 km
Mexico Divers 7.0 km
Sea Hawk Divers 7.4 km
Dive Center at Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres 13 km
Aquaworld 14 km
Scuba Total 15 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 29°C: rash vest or 1 to 2 mm. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility about 15 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Much the same all year (about 15 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 7 h 55 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to CUN, direct.
See flights MDW → CUN · Skyscanner from about £190 returnAdGetting there. 45 min from the airport to Manchones I.
Accommodation.
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Forecast
Best on Sun 18: Sea 0.3 m. Wind 10 kn gusting 14.
The score for Advanced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 0.3 m | 10 kn | 14kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 8 kn | 11kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 78, good | 0.5 m | 12 kn | 17kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 78, good | 0.7 m | 13 kn | 20kn |
| Thu 22Oct | 78, good | 0.5 m | 13 kn | 18kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 80, good | 0.4 m | 11 kn | 21kn |
| Sat 24Oct | 74, good | 0.5 m | 15 kn | 23kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 77, good | 0.5 m | 13 kn | 20kn |
| Mon 26Oct | 0, poor | 0.8 m | 24 kn | 36knboats in |
| Tue 27Oct | 72, good | 0.6 m | 15 kn | 26kn |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres, halved for a sheltered site. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for Advanced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan7of 7
- Feb7of 7
- Mar7of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun7of 7
- Jul7of 7
- Aug7of 7
- Sep7of 7
- Oct7of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec7of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £575–£1,075 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £190–£400
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Taxi £40–£65
- Stay £160–£265
- Food £150–£280
Places to eat near Isla Mujeres
- YayoMexican · 0.1 km from the centre
- Green VerdeMexican · 0.2 km from the centre
- sesolocosMexican · 0.2 km from the centre
- Slow Down Snack BarBar and grill · 0.2 km from the centre
- Marina Puerto Isla MujeresSeafood · 0.3 km from the centre
- La Justicia de Don PinoSeafood · 0.4 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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