Underwater sculptures in Cancun
Quintana Roo has always been famous for its beaches and incredible places to enjoy, as is the case of the Underwater Museum of Art (Musa). This museum, that opened in 2010, is between Isla Mujeres and Cancun. So you can know or relive those unique moments that this place offers. All of this when you dive to see the largest underwater exhibition in the world. Here are some underwater sculptures in Cancun you have to check out.
Underwater sculptures in Cancun: 400 sculptures
In the underwater exhibition you can admire the collection of more than 400 works by international artists, the main one being the British artist Jason deCaires Taylor.
The works in the Musa, which by the way, is an artificial reef, have an ecological conceptualization. They are from sustainable materials. So as not to damage the ecosystem. In addition, they have holes of different sizes that serve as shelter for a great variety of fish.
What else to do
The Musa offers various activities without the need to get wet, such as the visit through the glass bottom boat where visitors can observe the marine life in the Punta Nizuc reef and part of the Great Mayan Reef, which is the second largest in the world.
But if you are one of those looking for unique experiences, scuba diving is the perfect option to discover and admire up close the sculptures that this site offers.
Snorkeling is another great option to admire not only the museum, but also its surroundings, because thanks to this aquatic activity you can cross the Nichupte lagoon and the mangroves. Here you will see herons, crocodiles, iguanas, turtles and fish, as well as the corals and human-shaped sculptures of the MUSA.
