Isla Mujeres: back at the 2026 DEMA Show for diving, and poles come down on Avenida Juárez for power-line undergrounding

Isla Mujeres will promote its diving offer at the 2026 DEMA Show, November 3 to 6 in New Orleans. It returns independently after more than ten years without attending. José Jesús Castillo Magaña, the island's director of Sustainable Tourism, reported this in a report dated October 21, 2026.

What will the island bring?

Underwater activities such as the Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA, Underwater Museum of Art), sunken ships and reefs suited to different diving levels, plus packages with local hotels.

Who is in the delegation?

The municipal Tourism Directorate, the Asociación de Buzos de Isla Mujeres (Isla Mujeres Divers Association), the Consejo de Promoción Turística de Quintana Roo (Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council) and private companies.

Who is the target audience?

Water sports and adventure tourism, with stays of several days. The report does not mention expected results or how to join the delegation, and it comes from a single source.

What is happening with the poles on Avenida Juárez?

The Isla Mujeres municipal government began removing old poles from Avenida Juárez as part of the underground burying of the electrical lines in the city's downtown core. At least 20 poles will be removed, according to a report dated October 20, 2026. The underground power supply is already operating and no power outages are expected.

Will streets be closed?

Yes, temporarily and on some stretches, because cranes will be used. The report does not specify which stretches or how long the closures will last.

What is the work for?

The goal is to free up public space and improve the urban appearance, safety and mobility.

What is still unknown?

The report does not give the investment, the exact stretches or the duration of the closures. Data as of October 31, 2026.