Interactive Aquarium Cancún

Overview

Located inside La Isla Shopping Village, the Interactive Aquarium Cancún houses over 140 marine species across touch pools, tropical fish tanks, and a shark-encounter program. It's the Hotel Zone's primary indoor marine attraction.

Highlights

• Swim with Dolphins: A separate pool offers supervised dolphin interaction programs (extra fee).
• Shark Tank: Walk through a glass tunnel beneath circling nurse sharks and rays.
• Touch Pools: Hands-on encounters with starfish, sea cucumbers, and horseshoe crabs.

History

Opened in 2005 within the La Isla complex, the aquarium was designed as a family-friendly complement to the shopping center. It partners with conservation programs for sea turtle rehabilitation and coral propagation.

Visitor Tips

• Rainy-day option: Air-conditioned and fully indoor — ideal when weather derails beach plans.
• Dolphin swims: Book separately and in advance; they sell out.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.