What to do in Isla Mujeres

Want to know what to do in Isla Mujeres during your vacations?

We have prepared a guide to the main activities and places to visit that you cannot miss on Isla Mujeres, to enjoy all the wonders of this jewel in the Mexican Caribbean.

To get to know every corner of this small island of 5 km long, we recommend you to tour the island by golf cart, scooter, or even bicycle.

Where is Isla Mujeres?

This paradisiac island belongs to one of the 11 municipalities of the state of Quintana Roo and is located 13 km from Cancun, and 25 minutes by ferry.

What to do in Isla Mujeres?

This island offers crystal clear, calm and warm waters, being one of the ideal places to take a beach holiday, sun, relaxation, and good atmosphere.

Maybe you might be interested in this article: How to get to Isla Mujeres from Cancun 

Playa Norte:

Isla Mujeres has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world listed by TripAdvisor.

It is one of the most visited beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, being like a natural pool with crystal blue water and soft white sand, which is the ideal place to enjoy days of sun and rest. Also to being a beach recommended to visit as a family because it is shallow and very spacious.

Acantilado in Punta Sur:

If you would like to know more about the Mayan culture, you should visit the cliff where you can find several outdoor sculptures.

Finishing the tour in the temple of the Mayan goddess Ixchel, a small archaeological area dedicated to the goddess of fertility and the moon.

Also to be able to enjoy spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and its shades of turquoise blue.

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Snorkeling & Diving:

The island has 3 main reefs for snorkeling and diving: El Farito, Los Manchones, and the Underwater Museum of Art the first man-made reef where thousands of species of colorful fish, turtles and marine flora live.

There are different tours, which take the tours to these reefs, whatever you visit will be an unforgettable experience.

Isla Mujeres Downtown:

It is worth staying on Isla Mujeres at least one day to visit in the afternoon, the main avenue Rueda Medina and the center of the island.

Where you can find a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and craft stalls, in a relaxed atmosphere, and at the same time, you can live with local people.

You will also find different fishing cooperatives offering boat tours to the main attractions of Isla Mujeres.

Garrafon Park:

In this park, you can spend a day of adventure and fun, where you can practice sports such as zip lines, snorkeling, and kayaks.

Also to relax in hammocks, lounge saloons, and cooling off in its pool while you appreciate the Caribbean Sea.

The garrafón is part of the longest coral reef in the northern hemisphere, where a large number of endangered fish live.

Swim with the whale shark:

Swimming with the whale shark, the world’s largest fish, is one of the most impressive experiences you can do on the island.

the tours for this activity are available only from May to September.

Tortugranja:

It is a place that is intended to protect sea turtles, is located a kilometer north of lancheros beach. it has a small aquarium where you can observe different ponds with sea turtles of different sizes.

It is highly recommended if you are traveling with children as it is an unforgettable, fun and educational experience for them.

Gastronomic Tour:

Isla Mujeres has several restaurants specializing in seafood and Mexican food. Also to international cuisines such as Italian, Japanese, Peruvian, Tex-Mex among others.

One of the typical dishes of the island that you should try is the Tikin-Xik, cooked grilled in an achiote sauce, and also the snail ceviche.

Now that you know what to do in Isla Mujeres, you can’t miss the opportunity to meet this small but beautiful island of the Mexican Caribbean.

It will certainly leave you more memories than you could capture in photographs and you’ll want to come back very soon.
There are more pending activities to mention however these places cannot be missed.

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