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Isla Mujeres is
a casual,
laid-back refuge
located a short
ferry ride from
Cancun on the
mainland. Isla
Mujeres hotels
are available in
all price
ranges, from
budget to
deluxe. |
You will run out of vacation days before you run out of things to do on your
vacation. Snorkeling, Scuba, and visits to ancient Maya ruins or eco parks are
among the most popular tours. |
Airport Transfers
can be reserved
one-way or round-trip
from the airport
to the Isla
Mujeres
ferry dock in
Puerto Juarez. Shared
vans and private
taxis are available. |
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Isla Mujeres
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Introduction to Isla Mujeres
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 Isla
Mujeres (Island of Women) is a casual,
laid-back refuge from the conspicuously
commercialized action of Cancun,
visible across a narrow channel.
Just 8km (5 miles) long and 4km
(2 1/2 miles) wide, it's known as
the best value in the Caribbean,
assuming that you favor an easy-going
vacation pace and prefer simplicity
to pretense.
This is an island of white-sand
beaches and turquoise waters, complemented
by a town filled with Caribbean-colored
clapboard houses and rustic, open-air
restaurants. Hotels are clean and
comfortable, but if you're looking
for lots of action or opulence,
you'll be happier in Cancun. A few
recent additions provide more luxurious
lodging, but they still maintain
a decidedly casual atmosphere.
At
midday, suntanned visitors hang
out in open-air cafes and stroll
streets lined with frantic souvenir
vendors. Calling attention to their
bargain-priced wares, they give
a carnival atmosphere to the hours
when tour-boat traffic is at its
peak. Befitting the size of the
island, most of the traffic consists
of golf carts, motos (mopeds), and
bicycles. Once the tour boats leave,
however, Isla Mujeres reverts to
its more typical, tranquil way of
life.
 Days in "Isla" -- as the locals
call it -- can alternate between
adventurous activity and absolute
repose.
There
are many beautiful beaches on Isla
Mujeres, the most popular being
North Beach, which is walking distance
from downtown.
In the evening, most people find
the slow, casual pace one of the
island's biggest draws. The cool
night breeze is a perfect accompaniment
to casual open-air dining and drinking
in small street-side restaurants.
Many people pack it in as early
as 9 or 10pm, when most of the businesses
close. Those in search of a party,
however, will find kindred souls
at the bars on Playa Norte that
stay open late.
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Isla Mujeres Map |
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Isla Mujeres Virtual Tour |
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Take a stroll through Isla Mujeres with Google
Street View. |
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Isla Mujeres
Tours and
Attractions
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Caribbean Carnaval |
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Location: ISLA
MUJERES
Departs From:
CANCUN
Transportation
From: RIVIERA
MAYA / PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| On board the
Caribbean Carnaval
you will be
part of an unforgettable
Caribbean evening.
Enjoy our party
atmosphere with
a variety of
drinks, such
as our famous
Margaritas,
Piña Coladas
and Tequila
Sunrise, while
we arrive to
our private
dock at Isla
Mujeres for
a show a dinner
buffet under
the stars. |
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Caribbean Funday |
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Location: ISLA
MUJERES
Departs From:
CANCUN
Transportation
From: RIVIERA
MAYA / PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| Enjoy an entire
day of adventure
on the Caribbean
Funday, one
of the most
comfortable
pleasure boats
in Cancun. Once
on the island
of Isla Mujeres
you will spend
a great time
at a beach club
or wandering
the quaint streets
of the island,
At lunch time
you will savor
a delicious
buffet. |
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Discovery Island |
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Location:
ISLA MUJERES Departs From: CANCUN |
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| Spend a wonderful
day at Dolphin
Discovery Beach
Club. This adventure
begins when
you board the
ferry that will
take you in
just 20 minutes
to the charming
Isla Mujeres,
where the view
and the colors
of the sea are
simply breathtaking! |
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Dolphin Encounter
Isla Mujeres |
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Location:
ISLA MUJERES Departs From: CANCUN |
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| Experience close
encounters with
dolphins at
Isla Mujeres.
With the Dolphin
Encounter Isla
Mujeres tour,
you can meet
and play with
these sociable
marine creatures
in their natural
environment.
Try the Fantasy
Snorkel, where
you'll snorkel
alongside sharks and stingrays,
separated by
a Plexiglass
screen |
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Dolphin Royal
Swim Isla Mujeres |
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Location:
ISLA MUJERES Departs From: CANCUN |
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| Experience a
dream come true
when you participate
in the Dolphin
Royal Swim,
the most exciting
of all the Dolphin
Discovery programs
at Isla Mujeres.
Meet the most
sociable animals
in the ocean
as they greet
you with a handshake
and a kiss. |
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Dolphin Swim
Adventure Isla
Mujeres Dolphin
Discovery |
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Location: ISLA
MUJERES
Depart From:
CANCUN
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| Fulfill your
biggest dream
with the help
of this tour
that will take
you closer to
dolphins than
you ever imagined!
Take advantage
of this incredible
opportunity
to swim with
these beautiful
creatures at
the Dolphin
Discovery facility
in Chankanaab
Park, in Cozumel.
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Pirate Assault |
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Location: ISLA
MUJERES
Departs From:
CANCUN
Transportation
to Cancun From: RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN |
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| Live an authentic
pirate adventure
in the Caribbean
Sea. On the
Caribbean Cabaret
boat you’ll
sail the Caribbean
crystal waters
to a mysterious
Pirate Village
on Isla Mujeres.
There, some
funny and friendly
hosts will welcome
and invite you
to enjoy a succulent
dinner buffet
style as well
as an open bar. |
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Royal
Garrafon |
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Location:
ISLA MUJERES Departs From: CANCUN Transportation From: CANCUN |
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| During your visit to the Garrafon National Park you'll be able to go
snorkeling, try your hand at kayaking, or go on the zip line. There are plenty
of other activities to enjoy as well, ranging from exploring the Sculpture
Garden to swimming with dolphins (available for an additional cost) |
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Getting to Isla
Mujeres
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Cancun Airport Transfers
We offer 2 types of
Cancun airport transfers
with comfort and security
from the Cancun International
airport to any hotel
in Cancun and the Mayan
Riviera, including Playa
del Carmen and to the
ferry docks for Cozumel,
Isla Mujeres and Isla
Holbox. We also provide
VIP service to Chetumal,
Chichen Itza, and other
areas in the Yucatan
Peninsula. Our
shuttles are late model
air-conditioned vans
carrying up to 10 passengers
comfortably.
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Puerto
Juarez Ferries: There are now
two ferry services. One is the newer
Gran Puerto, which is almost next
door to the older Magana ferries.
The Gran Puerto ferry is much nicer,
a little faster, and it runs later
in the evening. The Ferry Service
operates from 5:30 AM to Midnight
daily and uses power
catamarans that reach Isla Mujeres in 12 minutes. To get to
the ferry terminals, an R-1 bus
with "Puerto Juarez" on the front
window will get you there, or take
a taxi. Check the
UltraMar
web site for
the latest
ferry
schedules
and prices. |
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Punta
Sam (car ferry) to Isla Mujeres:
The car ferry leaves
from Punta Sam, a few kilometers
north of Puerto Juarez. This is
your only
option if
you plan to
bring a
vehicle to
Isla Mujeres.
The ferry
takes about
45 minutes
to arrive on
the Island. There are
five departures daily between 8am
and 8.15pm, returning from Isla Mujeres between 6.30am and 7.15pm.
However, it isn't really worth taking
a car over to the island, which
is small enough to cycle around
and has plenty of bicycles and mopeds
for rent.
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Cancun Hotel Zone
Ferries to Isla Mujeres:
Ferries to Isla Mujeres depart from Playa Linda, known as the Embarcadero pier, in Cancun's
hotel zone, but they're
less frequent and more expensive than those from Puerto Juarez. There are 4 to 6
scheduled departures per day to Isla Mujeres, depending upon the season.
Check with
your hotel
concierge
for
schedules. |
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Water Taxis:
Water taxis
leave
Cancun'
hotel zone
at Playa
Caracol four
times per
day, at 9:00
a.m. - 11:00
a.m. -
1:00p.m.
-3:00 p.m.
for under
$15 USD per
person.
Schedules
and prices
are subject
to change,
check with
your hotel
concierge. |
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Getting Around
on Isla Mujeres
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 In
town you can get everywhere by foot,
but if you want to venture out of
town to visit the Mayan ruins or
enjoy the breathtaking view of the
southern tip of Isla Mujeres, you
will be needing a vehicle for greater
comfort. We here at DoCancun.com
think renting a golf cart on
Isla Mujeres is one of the best
ways to spend a day off, and we
highly recommend it as the most
enjoyable way to see the island. There are
no car rentals on Isla Mujeres, to
conserve its tranquility.
Motor
scooters and golf carts are for
rent by the hour or day. Golf carts
are comfortable and can accommodate
up to four adults. The golf carts
are only for use on Isla Mujeres,
have a roof to protect you from
the sun and are open on the sides
to enable you to admire the turquoise
sea and white beaches of Isla Mujeres.
You will be needing a valid drivers
license to rent and operate these
carts. There are many bicycle,
motor scooters and golf cart rentals
on the island as soon as you
exit the ferry docks that offer
good service and reasonable
prices.
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