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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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Introduction to Isla Mujeres  
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 Tours and Attractions

 Caribbean Carnaval
Location: ISLA MUJERES   Departs From: CANCUN 
Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA / PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

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.
 Caribbean Funday
Location: ISLA MUJERES   Departs From: CANCUN 
Transportation From: RIVIERA MAYA / PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

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.
 Discovery Island
Location: ISLA MUJERES   Departs From: CANCUN  

 

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!
 Dolphin Encounter Isla Mujeres
Location: ISLA MUJERES   Departs From: CANCUN

 

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
 Dolphin Royal Swim Isla Mujeres
Location: ISLA MUJERES   Departs From: CANCUN 

 

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.
 Dolphin Swim Adventure Isla Mujeres Dolphin Discovery
Location: ISLA MUJERES   Depart From: CANCUN  

 

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.
 Pirate Assault
Location: ISLA MUJERES  Departs From: CANCUN 
Transportation to Cancun From: RIVIERA MAYA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN

 

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.
 Royal Garrafon
Location: ISLA MUJERES   Departs From: CANCUN  Transportation From: CANCUN

 

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)

Getting to Isla Mujeres

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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
 

Getting Around on Isla Mujeres

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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