Cancun’s Garrafon Natural Reef Park is an activity and adventure park, known for inclusive resort-style amenities. Located on the tropical Isla Mujeres in the Mexican Caribbean Sea, the park is less than 30 minutes from Cancun. The park’s shoreline location is set amongst soft white sands and bright turquoise seas, and overlooks natural reefs and cliffs. Nearby, you’ll find a popular Mayan temple archaeological site and a clifftop with scenic overlooks.
Garrafon Reef Park and Beach Club draws visitors of all ages and is especially popular with holidaymakers and families with children. Visitors often spend three or more hours at Garrafon Natural Reef Park, with its combination of wildlife encounters, water activities, and restaurants. Visiting Garrafon Natural Reef Park is simple, with ferry services making daily trips to Isla Mujeres from Cancun’s Playa Langosta. The boat ride from Cancun to Isla Mujeres takes under 30 minutes.
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What are the highlights of Garrafon Natural Reef Park in Cancun?
Multiple activity packages are offered at Garrafon Natural Reef Park, for a customisable experience. Popular activities include zipline courses through tropical settings, climbing and adventure courses, and playspaces. Water sports and activities range from snorkelling above a reef to kayaking, ocean and pool swimming, and dolphin and wildlife encounters. There are also cultural experiences offered at Garrafon Park, with Temazcal steam baths drawing their origins from traditional pre-Hispanic steam houses.
You’ll also find opportunities for relaxation at Garrafon Natural Reef Park in Cancun, with food and drink included. Whether you want to lounge by the pool with a tropical drink, nap in a hammock under palm trees, or dine with ocean views, you’ll find it all at Garrafon Park. Buffet-style dining is available at the Tamarindo restaurant, along with snacks, desserts, and drinks.
What else can you do around Garrafon Natural Reef Park?
Visitors to Garrafon Natural Reef Park in Cancun often visit nearby scenic overlooks and historical sites on Isle Mujra. You can leisurely stroll along the coast from Garrafon Park to Punta Sur, a cliff on the island’s southern tip. Punta Sur is one of the highest elevations on the Yucatan Peninsula, providing panoramic views over the ocean and Isle Mujra.
Located near Garrafon Natural Reef Park, Punta Sur houses an ancient temple carved into the cliffside dedicated to Ixchel, the Mayan Goddess of the Moon. She represents fertility and healing within the Mayan culture, and the temple is a striking example of pre-Columbian architecture. You can also explore the Punta Sur Sculpture Garden, a vibrant outdoor collection of sculptures and artwork in a tropical setting. These sites are all adjacent to Garrafon Natural Reef Park, so they are easy to incorporate into your trip to Isle Mujra from Cancun.
Good to know when visiting Cancun’s Garrafon Natural Reef Park
Family-friendly amenities available at Garrafon Natural Reef Park include lockers, dressing rooms and showers, lounge chairs, and a children’s playground. When visiting, it’s recommended to bring sun cream, sandals or water shoes, swimwear, and a towel, as well as a dry change of clothing for your return trip to Cancun. A boutique is available on site for any last-minute forgotten items, along with souvenirs and gifts.
Age and height policies must be met for some activities and wildlife encounters at Garrafon Natural Reef Park, with more information available on the park’s website. Visitors with disabilities can contact the park for customised accommodation based on their needs. Information on the park’s ferry services and boat schedules can be found on Garrafon Park’s website.
Garrafon Natural Reef Park in Cancun
Location: Kilómetro 6 Carretera Garrafón Lt 9, 77400 Q.R., Mexico
Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Phone: +52 800-727-5391
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