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Where: Playa Caracol, Cancún → Isla Mujeres; short May races start and finish at Playa Caracol
El Cruce offers open-water swims near Cancún in which the distance becomes the main event of the trip. In 2027, you can choose the women’s full crossing on 7 March or the May programme of shorter races and a general crossing to Isla Mujeres. These are separate competitions with their own registrations and conditions.
Choosing a format
On 7 March, El Cruce Mujeres offers women an approximately 10 km swim from Playa Caracol in Cancún to Isla Mujeres. The start and finish are on opposite sides of the sea channel. The March registration includes transport of belongings to the finish and participants’ return to Cancún; check the precise arrangements in your documents.
On 15 May, 1.9 km and 3.8 km races start and finish at Playa Caracol. On 16 May, the general full crossing covers around 10 km from the same beach to Isla Mujeres. May race-pack collection begins on 14 May; the swims themselves take place on 15–16 May.
Preparing to take part
The organiser sets ways of demonstrating experience for the full May crossing, while the women’s March event has its own rules. Check the conditions for your chosen race and keep the registrations distinct. A personal safety buoy is mandatory. Discuss the format and preparation with your coach and the organiser before arranging the trip, as this is an open-water sporting challenge.
Land travel and an island finish
Give Hola Taxi Playa Caracol, the start date, hotel address and passenger numbers. If you need to collect a pack beforehand, specify the current collection venue separately. The full crossing ends on the island: check the organiser’s water transport and return to the mainland before agreeing any onward car journey.
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-23
