To the south of Isla Mujeres, near Cancun, is the Garrafon Natural Reef Park, one of the most impressive in Mexico. This site, favored by its incredible location, is surrounded by reefs and the color of a unique and very intense turquoise blue sea. Here you can swim, snorkel, and find a one-of-a-kind zip line circuit (we’ll explain why later).

The Garrafon Natural Reef Park is only 25 minutes from the hotel zone of Cancun, and when you get there, it is necessary to enter the sea by ferry. Although if you prefer to take your car to Isla Mujeres, you can board the ferry that leaves from Punta Sam, although you should know that the ferries on this pier leave every three hours, so you will have to be very early to board the first of the day if you want to enjoy more time in this beautiful tropical paradise.

When you arrive at the park, you will immediately notice an atmosphere of relaxation rarely seen. We assure you that you will not want to leave this splendid island at the end of the day.

Are you ready to know everything about Garrafon Natural Reef Park? Alright, here we go!

Garrafon Natural Reef Park Packages

There are currently three packages to enter the Garrafon Natural Reef Park: Royal Garrafon, Royal Garrafon VIP, and Royal Garrafon Premium. Next, we explain what each one includes:

Royal Garrafon

The Royal Garrafon is the basic one and includes activities such as kayaking, snorkeling in the reef, tours of various cliffs, and much more. The costs of this package vary according to your age. For example, children between the ages of 1 and 5 are charged a minor fee per ticket, while children between the ages of 6 and 12 are charged another fee. For people over 13 years of age, the rate is for adults.

With this package, you can enjoy an open bar both on the ferry and in the Garrafon Natural Reef Park, have access to the buffet, have the equipment for snorkeling and kayaking, lockers, showers, and, of course, the inevitable lounge chairs.

Royal Garrafon VIP

This package includes everything the Royal Garrafon offers but with a huge difference: with the Royal Garrafon VIP package, you can access the only zip line above the Caribbean Sea of Mexico. People of any age can jump down these zip lines as long as their minimum height is 1.20 meters.

Of course, recording with cameras or cell phones is not allowed on the zip lines. However, Garrafon Natural Reef Park offers photos for an additional cost, which includes a photo session for two people, photos on the zip lines, and kayak photos. You will not regret taking a beautiful memory home from this unique experience in Latin America.

Royal Garrafon Premium

The Royal Garrafon Premium package only differs from the basic and VIP packages because you can access the pool and private restaurants. However, in low season, when there are not so many visitors to the park, this package is usually mixed with the VIP, so the best option, at least when there is no high season, is to purchase the Garrafon VIP package.

With each package, you will not only have access to different activities, but you will also be able to learn about the culture and history of this beautiful place. Most importantly, you can relax in any of its spaces, especially in the hammock garden. Amazing, right?

What Is The Garrafon Natural Reef Park Itinerary?

Now that you know everything about the packages offered by this tropical paradise in the Mexican Caribbean, what do you think if we explain the entire itinerary for a day in the Garrafon Reef Natural Park?

It all starts at 8:30 am with the boarding to the ferry. As we already explained, it takes 5 minutes to drive to the pier to go to Isla Mujeres if you leave from downtown Cancun. Then 20 more minutes by ferry.

Once you arrive at the Garrafon Natural Reef Park at approximately 9:00 am, the staff will receive you at the reception. After confirming your reservation, you can register to save your place if you want to witness a Mayan ceremony in the Temazcal later.

And now, the fun begins with snorkeling in the reef, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate all the magnificent marine species that inhabit this place. You will also have the possibility of kayaking.

You can enjoy the best Mexican cuisine in the best restaurants on Isla Mujeres at noon. Then you can fly over the Mexican Caribbean on the zip lines and visit the temazcal before relaxing in the Infinity pool, a place with a spectacular view of Cancun.

At the end of the afternoon, between 4 and 5 pm, you will be back with a beautiful smile of satisfaction for having lived one of the most incredible tourist adventures in the Caribbean Sea.

Conclusion

Visiting the Garrafon Natural Reef Park is your best option to escape the routine. And it doesn’t matter if you plan a trip with your friends, family or partner, in this park you will find activities for all tastes, and best of all, you will not have to worry about your pocket because its packages are designed for all budgets.

In addition, its activities are unique, especially its zip lines over the sea, beautiful landscapes, and crystal clear waters, without leaving out its exquisite dishes.

And as if that were not enough, the Garrafon Natural Reef Park has high safety standards and the best equipment for the activities in question, so you will not have to worry about the well-being of your family, especially if you have small children. And if you book in advance on their website you will have a special discount, so there are no excuses not to visit this paradisiacal place in Cancun.