Isla Mujeres
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Isla Mujeres
A gem of the Mexican Caribbean nine miles off the coast of Cancun.
Five miles of island twenty minutes away by ferry: white sand, turquoise water and a pace that drops the moment you step off the boat. You get around by golf cart.
It holds Playa Norte and, at the southern tip, the cliffs of Punta Sur with the temple of the goddess Ixchel. Offshore, Isla Contoy shelters birds and marine life.
- Right now
- 29°Partly cloudy
- Best for
- Beach, snorkeling and day trips
- Best season
- Whale sharks, May to September
Getting here
Airport
Ferry
On the island
Playa Norte
One of the ten best beaches in the world
Fine sand and a sea without waves, shallow enough to walk far out. This is the beach that put Isla Mujeres on every list.
Under water
MUSA, Manchones and Garrafon Park
The underwater museum of contemporary art and the Manchones reefs can be visited with a mask or a tank. At Garrafon Park, the snorkelling and diving start from the shore itself.
Punta Sur
Cliffs and the temple of Ixchel
Mexico's easternmost point combines cliffs above the open sea, a sculpture park and the remains of the Maya temple dedicated to Ixchel.
More about Isla Mujeres
September 30, 2024
Discover the Magic of Mexico’s Caribbean Islands
A quick guide to Mexico’s Caribbean Islands: Cozumel for divers, Isla Mujeres for slow days, Holbox for nature and Contoy for birds.
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September 29, 2024
10 Things to Do in Isla Mujeres
Discover the best things to do in Isla Mujeres: Playa Norte, Garrafón, MUSA, Punta Sur, whale sharks and more on this small Mexican Caribbean island.
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September 29, 2024
Discover the Archaeological Sites of Isla Mujeres
Explore the archaeological sites of Isla Mujeres: the Temple of Ixchel at Punta Sur, El Meco on the mainland and the MUSA underwater museum.
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