This past Earth Day, April 22, 2016, divers, snorkelers, and volunteers from Isla Mujeres joined forces to assist in the 1st Annual Earth Day Isla Mujeres Cleanup Event. This event consisted of over 60 volunteers and trash was collected under docks on the northern end of the island as well as the Malecon Boardwalk.
It’s been an exciting couple of months here on Isla Mujeres. I have been working on a project that has been a goal of mine for years now, and I am so happy to announce it has finally happened! I have opened a PADI 5 Star Dive Center and IDC in Isla Mujeres with the help our dear friends Francisco Davids and his wife Natalia, and their company Dive Life.Continue Reading
I have received many Facebook messages and emails lately regarding the steps to getting PADI certified, so I decided to take a moment to discuss the process! The process of certification is not too time consuming or difficult, and one of the main reasons I chose PADI is because their standards are backed by years of research and safety! They also give people several options for completing the courses, and are actively involved in marine and ocean conservation through their non profit Project Aware.Continue Reading
There are several shipwrecks here in Isla Mujeres, but there are two that really stand out! The C-55 and C-58. They are located just off the coast of Cancun, about a 25 minute boat ride away from Isla Mujeres. I have found myself day dreaming about these wrecks lately so I decided to expand on why they are my top wreck sites!
During my very first trip to Isla Mujeres one of the things I was most excited about was the Underwater Museum or MUSA. This is a series of pH neutral concrete statues that were placed on the ocean floor to create an artificial reef, and they have become a major diving and snorkeling attraction to this area!Continue Reading
First things first! Hello and welcome to my new blog!
Before I begin this blog and all of the posts, I felt like I should share my story and why I am here on this beautiful island!
My name is Shyla, and I am a PADI IDC Staff Instructor (aka diving instructor). I decided to start this blog mainly because when I travel I always have so many questions regarding the new places I visit! So I thought that because I live in Isla Mujeres full time, I could provide accurate information! So, here is a little more about why I am here and who I am!
