We are sure that you will fall in love with Isla Mujeres! 

The paradise where time moves slowly and your dreams come true 

Isla Mujeres, one of the most dazzling magical towns in Mexico, located just 20 minutes by ferry off the coast of Cancun, this enigmatic place is the perfect combination of everything that characterizes the Mexican Caribbean, ideal for enjoying the beach , enjoy the great variety of marine life and its beautiful crystal clear waters.  

Unlike Cancun, the atmosphere is much more relaxed, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t fun things to do. Next, we show you the must-see places in Isla Mujeres.  

Maybe you might be interested: how to get to Isla Mujeres. 

Playa Norte 

Dare to visit the most recognized beach in Isla Mujeres and one of the best in all of Mexico. Playa Norte is distinguished by its soft white sand, as soft as sugar and its waters so blue that they seem to be the very pale sky, which make it the perfect place to disconnect from life and live a time of total peace and relaxation.  

In this place, you can enjoy popular water activities such as swimming, wading and snorkeling, as well as spend a day at the beach under the gentle rays of the sun. It has restaurants, bars and beach clubs, where Mexican gastronomy and beach cocktails merge, if you opt for a nighttime activity. 

MUSA: Museum of Underwater Sculptures  

Have you been to an underwater museum? If not, we are sure that this place will totally impress you. MUSA, is an innovative project where there are more than 500 life-size art sculptures, submerged in the National Marine Park, between Cancun, Punta Nizuc and Isla Mujeres.  

The magic of this place is that the sculptures change over time, as the coral reproduces and establishes itself in marine life, with its main goal is being to help restore the same damaged corals, counteracting the effects of climate change on marine life. 

Garrafon Park- Punta Sur  

Located to the south of Isla, where the sun rises and touches the ground, is Parque Garrafón.  

Place where you will find natural reefs, you will enjoy the varied aquatic activities and you will delight yourself with its imposing cliffs. Garrafon Park, located near Punta Sur, offers adventure lovers and the most extreme, activities such as zip-lining, kayaking and enorquel. It is also an excellent option for those who simply want to relax, admire the landscapes of the Caribbean Sea, and enjoy what Nature gives us, through its multicolored fish and its calm waves. 

Hacienda Mundaca  

Also known as “Vista Alegre”, it was a place with a unique essence for the pirate Fermín Mundaca, who built it with houses, wells, gardens and arches, inspired by the love he felt for a native islander known as “La Trigueña”.  

This hacienda is classified as a historical site, which when you enter it, transmits its mysticism between the paths of the jungle, the lagoon and the enigmatic creations of this artist. Simply, you will go back to a trip to the past of this captivating island. 

Turtle farm  

If you consider yourself a lover of nature and fauna, Tortuga Granjas is a point of interest to visit in Isla Mujeres. This beautiful attraction is home to a variety of marine life, ranging from tropical fish to seahorses and manta rays. 

In this magical place, you will learn how the colored fish live in the waters of the area and other species, but the most characteristic are the ponds where you can admire the three species of sea turtles very closely together with their young until adult turtles, which are protected and in conservation.  

Enter and learn more about marine life!  

Are you ready to visit Isla Mujeres? Don’t forget to book a room at Hotel Beló Isla, an excellent option where the door will open to a wonder of the world.