El Farito
Isla Mujeres · Mexico
El Farito is a beloved coral pinnacle on the southwest side of Isla Mujeres that rises from a sandy 18-metre floor to within 5 metres of the surface, functioning as a busy cleaning station visited by sea turtles and eagle rays throughout the day. The pinnacle is draped in gorgonian sea fans and sponges, and the resident cleaning wrasses and gobies work in plain sight among the coral heads. Gentle currents keep visibility excellent and make it a relaxed dive suitable for all levels while still delivering big-animal encounters.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 22 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
24 to 31°C
skin or 1mm
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Magnificent Frigatebird
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 454 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Tropical Mockingbird
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 387 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Great Kiskadee
Last confirmed Jun 27, 2026 · 308 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Great-Tailed Grackle
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 1042 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Jul 8, 2026 · 39 records
Very likely
Most dives
Spotted Eagle Ray
Last confirmed Jun 7, 2026 · 9 records
Very likely
Most dives
Queen Angelfish
Last confirmed Sep 13, 2025 · 8 records
Very likely
Most dives
Gear