Cancun Underwater Museum - unique in the world

 Cancun Underwater Museum (Musa) exhibited a series of works by the British sculptor Jason Taylor deCaires in shallow waters between Cancun and Isla de Mujeres, Quintana Roo state. The sculptures are made of concrete with a neutral pH, creating a favorable environment for coral development, with the aim to turn into artificial reefs have unique shapes. Some types of corals (such as fire coral) was planted near the statue. We will grow thickens, covering the items on display over time.

The piece "Urban Coral" and "Phoenix" is the first two works were exhibited at the museum. In particular, coral Urban simulate a set of street architecture. Phoenix statue woman with purple wings fan is covered by coral. Author of "The Listener" forming people from hundreds of ears. In particular, this statue fitted ear hearing devices specially to record sound operation of the underwater reef.
Altogether, more than 500 sculptures are on display in the premises of 150 m2 seabed at a depth of approximately 9 m. Each year, the museum attracted more than 750,000 visitors.

Appropriate moment: the mild sunny Cancun. However, sea water will be warmer in the summer, but the water temperature is not too cold winters. Therefore, you should come here at about 11 months to April, when the weather is dry in order to avoid the frequent rain and muggy summer heat.
Diving services visit: Space exhibit unique undersea Museum designed in depth and water conditions suitable for professional divers and diving tourists amateur. Therefore, you need not worry whether you have the skills diving to admire this unique space or not. Many travel companies dive near the museum will provide you with complete services for a perfect journey.