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Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres (Spanish for "Island of Women") is an island in the Caribbean Sea located eight miles off of the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, near Cancun Mexico.
Get in
Various tour boats will take you there from Cancun, but for a cheaper and more authentic trip, just jump on one of the ferries. Puerto Juarez near downtown Cancun is the cheaper one that the locals use, but can be a bit crowded. Gran Puerto Cancun is located in the hotel zone and is a bit more expensive (150 pesos).
If you're in a hurry and have cash to spare, you can charter a Cessna from the delightfully named Aerobanana (tel. 998 87-25040). Common destinations include Chichen Itza and Playa del Carmen.
Get around
The island is pretty small and it isn't too far to walk from the ferry ports to the main beaches. But to see more of the island, the best way to go is to rent a scooter. Like everything in Mexico, you should be able to haggle a decent price, There are two main roads that run from end to end of the island. Be aware that when driving on the Caribbean side of the island, there are occasional strong gusts of wind that can really take you by surprise on a scooter, as can the many topes, or speed bumps.
Do
Beach Volleyball - Isla Mujeres has several fine stretches of beach. The northern end of the island is Playa Norte which has a wide swatch of sand that is lined with palm trees and also a few beachfront restaurants and bars. The soft white sand and level beach area make for an ideal beach volleyball court. The main volleyball-playing area on Playa Norte in front of Buho's swing bar is now gone, a victim of changing tides and a diminishing beach which locals attribute to the moving of sand from the surrounding ocean floor to build back Wilma-damaged Cancun's beaches. Alas, the big, beautiful pre-Wilma Playa Norte is no longer, though there is hope that it will eventually come back.
Garafon Park on the southern side of the island lacks a sandy beach but offers snorkeling where fish abound and the crystal clear water makes for an enjoyable swim. The reef that lies within the protective buoys has been severely damaged by storms and years of careless treatment by snorkelers, but a revamp of the park several years ago has created a healtheir environment for the coral, and it thrives more with each passing year. Entrance to the park is expensive. Tour boats from Cancun bring hordes of day-trippers who mostly stay within the park, so it can become quite crowded during the peak of the day.
Dolphin Discovery in the northwest side of the island on the Penninsula of Sac Bajo is Dolphin Discovery. It is a small amusement park with cahins in other pasts of the Caribbean (including Cozumel) well known for allowing visitors to interact and swim with dolphins in an enclosed area. The park has...
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Hotels in Isla Mujeres
 | Elan Resort and Spa Cancun  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Blvd. Kukulcan & Galeon st. |  |
| All-inclusive Elan Resort and Spa includes 95 deluxe hotel rooms and 59 one, two and three bedroom private villa suites set amid cobblestone pathways and tiled plazas, fountains, flowering trees and plants. ... more | | |
 | Radisson Hotel Hacienda Cancun |
Score 8.175 from 3 reviews | | Avenida Madez #1 Sur. 2 | |
| Reminiscent of colonial days, the Radisson Hotel Hacienda Cancun rooms are set in traditional styled XIX century Mexican Hacienda. ... more | | |
 | Terracaribe Hotel Boutique  |
Score 10 from 2 reviews | | Avenida Lopez Portillo #70 | |
| Terracaribe Hotel is located in downtown Cancun, 25 minutes from the International Airport of Cancun, just 2 minutes away from the ferry to Isla Mujeres, nearby the beaches of the hotel zone. Terracaribe Hotel is an oasis of comfort and service for visitors.
With recently renovated facilities taking into consideration the highest expectations of the frequent traveler, the hotel has the amenities and conveniences to satisfy our guests in a leisure or business travel. The hotel has a beach club with free shuttle.
For the comfort and convenience of guests, the hotel has remodeled 50 square meters swimming pool with a sun deck, new jacuzzi children swimming pool, public restrooms, garden and bar service. The new Solarium Terrace with a massage area is open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ... more | | |
 | Hotel Solymar Cancun  |
Score 6.825 from 3 reviews | | Boulevard Kukulcan Km 18.7 | |
| All rooms/suites will be assigned on a Run-of-the-House basis within the existing building of the Resort. Under no circumstances will a room with a particular view or bedding arrangement be confirmed in advance. ... more | | |
| | Hotel El Batab |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Avda. Chichen Itza Nº 52 S. M. 23 | |
| Water sports 20 minutes away by public transport
Taxis available
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Photos of downtown Isla Mujeres and the beach.
Tortugranja (Turtle Farm)
Tortugranja is a small turtle farm located on the beach where turtles come to lay their eggs. It was created to prevent poaching of the turtle eggs, and to help repopulate the turtle population. It consists of a small "aquarium", a building which contains the smallest of the turtles, surrounded by circular concrete tubs of turtles in graduated sizes. There is also an area of sand fenced off, holding incubating turtle eggs. Inside, in size, it's closer to a small pet store than an aquarium. It's not really a "tourist attraction", in the sense that it’s quite small, more like an interesting place to visit.
There is a small admissions booth on the outside, but if it's empty, you can pay your 10 pesos to the guard just inside the door of the aquarium. It seems if you don't pay the admission fee, you can still walk around the building and look at the turtles in the different pools. If you love turtles, or are driving around the island on your own, it's worth a visit. If you're not really keen on turtles, and have to take a taxi to get there, it may not be worth your time and effort.
| type: | Palaces |
| openings: | 9am to 5pm ( more like 4:30pm ) |
| Coyuca Lagoon Tour in Acapulco |
7 hours |
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Enjoy a boat ride cruising along the Coyuca Lagoon, one of the most picturesque and colorful parts of Acapulco. Here you can admire the wildlife of the lagoon and then as you ride along the coast you can admire the ocean on one side and the lagoon on the other. This area is famous for its tropical vegetation, which has been the location for many Hollywood movies.
When your air conditioned coach arrives at the heart of the lagoon you will transfer to a small boat to cruise through the thick vegetation.
You will visit a local beachfront restaurant where you will enjoy a buffet lunch and open bar of domestic drinks. After lunch you can walk along the beach or just relax in a hammock.
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| Vallarta Dolphin Swim Adventure |
1 hour |
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Come home from your vacation being able to say you have befriended a dolphin!
This program was especially designed for you to share a series of sensational, safe and emotionally touching moments and activities while establishing a unique bond of trust with your new mammal friend!
The dolphin greets you with a kiss on the cheek and a handshake, giving you an automatic sense of closeness to this beautiful creature!
Next, it is time to get up close and personal with your new friend. Relax as you are taken on a belly-ride around the water, a truly unique experience!
During your free time together, you will get to enjoy moments of great spontaneity while you both reveal your personalities to each other and create memories that will last a lifetime! It is truly an unforgettable experience!
Put on your mask and snorkel and prepare to witness an incredible view of the dolphins as they speed and spiral through the water below you, demonstrating their amazing agility. The dolphins will swim frequently in and out of groups, giving you more chances to view and caress them from up close!
An experience not to be missed!
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