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Amor a la Ninez A.C. "The little yellow school house" in Isla Mujeres

General Information

Isla Mujeres, the Island of Women, where time passes slowly and your dream vacation becomes a reality. Located just eight miles across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun, Isla Mujeres is only 5 miles long and half a mile wide with a downtown area of just four by six blocks. The average temperature is 80 degrees and 60% humidity. Mapped at latitude North 21° 11' 5" and longitude West 86° 42' 50" Isla's terrain is flat with beaches on all sides.

Isla Mujeres is a fishing village and though it is now discovered by tourists it still retains it's charm and tranquil atmosphere. As you stroll the streets in the evening you will see families gathered together in Caribbean styled homes, tucked between stores and restaurants, mending their fishing nets and relaxing.

Calling Isla Mujeres: Recently the area codes for Isla Mujeres and Cancun changed. The new area code is 998 and all phone numbers on Isla and Cancun are 7 digits. So, if you are calling from the United States you would dial: 011 (International code) 52 (country code) 998 (area code) and the 7 digit phone number.

Calling home from Isla Mujeres:

The newest and much less expensive and certainly more comfortable and private way to call home or work is at DigaMe Internation Phone Calls. Located on Ave. Guerrero between Matamoros and Abasolo. Also available at DigaMe are Mobile Phone Rental, Private Voicemail Service, Photo Prints – CD burning and soon VIP internet terminal service.

You can also purchase a Ladatel Phone card, in various denominations, at any of the many mini-supers in town. At any TelMex pay phone with a card slot, insert the card, wait for the prompt then dial 001 (for USA), then the area code & number. Cost of call is subtracted until there is no value left. 



  Getting to Isla Mujeres Isla Mujeres Mexico


From the Cancun International Airport take an airport van/taxi to Puerto Juárez or Gran Puerto Cancun which is 15 minutes north of downtown Cancun. Express  boats leave every half hour and the crossing takes about 15 minutes and the fare is 35 pesos. The first crossing is at 6:30 AM, beginning at 9:00 PM the express boats leave every hour until 12 midnight. For more details visit the Travel Tips page for the airport and ferry walkthru.

There are several companies that offer pre-booked Airport transfers, one way or round trip. They will meet you just outside of Customs at the Cancun Airport, take you to Puerto Juárez and will meet you at the dock for your return trip.

AGI TOURS
Tel: +52 (998) 887-6967
Fax: +52 (998) 887-2359
Luxury Van Transportation
Tel: +52 (998) 206-2526
Cell: +52 (044) 998 100 0181
Best Day
Tel: +52 (998) 881-7307
Tel: +52 (998) 881-7308

From the Cancun Hotel Zone and downtown Cancun, take a taxi to Puerto Juárez or catch the "Ruta 13" bus that will drop you off at Puerto Juárez.

If you are coming by car, there is a car ferry service at Punta Sam, five miles north of Puerto Juárez. It leaves for Isla Mujeres at 8:00 and 11:00 am, 2:45, 5:30 and 8:15 p.m. There are almost always lines so it's a good idea to get to Punta Sam at least 30 minutes ahead of time.

When you arrive on Isla there is a taxi stand to the right of the pier. There are also men with "tricycles" waiting to help you with your luggage and escort you to the Hotel. Most of the hotels are located in the downtown area.

For more details about getting to Isla Mujeres please visit our Travel Tips page.

  Isla Mujeres Office of Tourism Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The office is located on Ave. Rueda Medina #130 where you can get information and many brochures about Isla. They will also be happy to mail you brochures.
Visit their web site at www.isla-mujeres.net/tourism/home.htm  
Tel: +52 (998) 877-0307 and +52 (998) 877-0767 and Fax: +52 (998) 877-0307

 

  Banks Isla Mujeres Mexico

The Bank - HSBC, is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 PM. You will need your identification (Passport and/or Driver's License) to exchange travels checks. Be sure you sign your checks EXACTLY how your signature appears on your passport and/or driver's license. HSBC has several "magic money" machines (ATM's) located in the bank, also in the San Francisco Super Express store on the town square. But don't depend just on the machines for all of your cash needs, they tend to run out of money on weekends and holidays.

There are also several Exchange Houses on the island. 

  Medical Isla Mujeres Mexico


The Doctors and medical facilities on Isla Mujeres are quite good. The Centro de Salud (Health Center) is just off the main square and the Navy Hospital is located mid-island. The phone number for the Centro de Salud is 877-0117 and the Navy Hospital's number is 877-0001.

The Red Cross of Isla Mujeres (877-0280) The Red Cross is supported by donations by people like you. Please visit the Red Cross page to find out more. 

Dr. Antonio Salas is a English speaking general medicine doctor on Isla with a private practice at #18 Av. Hidalgo Tel: 877-0021  Feel free to write to Dr. Salas with any of your medical questions regarding your trip to Isla Mujeres. 
E-Mail: drsalas@prodigy.net.mx

Dr. Rodrigo Tello Peón is an English speaking dentist in Cancun. Located at #18 B Ave. Robalo, just a 10 minute taxi ride from Puerto Juarez. Tel: 998 884-1743

Pharmacies

There are several drug stores in downtown Isla Mujeres where you can purchase toiletry items, sun products and fill your prescriptions. 

Farmacia La Major/Lily
#17 Av. Madero
Tel: 877-0116

Isla Mujeres
#8 Av. Juárez
Tel: 877-0178

  Travel Agencies Isla Mujeres Mexico

The Travel Agencies on Isla Mujeres offer tours and sight seeing trips to the area around Isla and the Riviera Maya.
Aventuras Caribe
#94-A Av. Benito Juárez
Tel: 877-0529

Caribbean Realty & Travel Ent.
Calle Abasolo #6
Tel: 877-1371 Fax: 877 1373

Club de Yates
Av. Rueda Medina

Tel: 877-0086

Perla Tours
Tel: 877-0120

Tercer Milenio
#45 Av. Abasolo

Viajes Ixchel
#7 Av. Juárez
Tel: 877-0556 Fax: 877-0393
E-Mail: compuisla@mpsnel.com.mx 

Prisma Tours
#9C Av. Rueda Medina
Tel/Fax: 877-0938
E-Mail: procoro_mx@yahoo.com.mx

  Weddings and Ceremonies  Isla Mujeres Mexico

A complete list of the required documents for getting married on Isla can be found at the Office of Tourism web site.

Weddings Isla Mujeres is where happily-ever-after begins. Whisper “I do” under a setting sun. Weddings on Isla Mujeres are limited only by the imagination. Visit them at www.weddingsislamujeres.com 

Your Wedding day is a day you will always remember and hold in your soul. You deserve it to be special.
Sabina at is a licensed minister and offers her services in English, German and Spanish! Visit their website at Sundreamers.com 

Sunhorse Weddings can help you plan the wedding of your dreams! Visit their website at www.sunhorseservices.com 

Papillon Weddings offer weddings and event planning throughout the Mayan Riviera, Cancun and Isla Mujeres.

 

  Churches Isla Mujeres Mexico

Please check with the church for their times of services.
Cristo Viene (Bautista)
#14 Hidalgo

Evanangelica Presbiteriana
Colonia Salina Grande

Evenezer
Colonia Salina Grande

Inmaculada Concepcion (Catolica)
In front of the main Plaza

Virgen de Guadalupe (Catolica)
Colonia Salinas

  Useful Info Isla Mujeres Mexico

Police - The Police station is located on the main square. Tel: 877-0082


Harbor Master/Port Captain's office is located on Av. Rueda Medina next to the Navy Base and the phone number is: 877-0095


Post Office - The Post office is located near to the main Macado on Av. Guerrero at Lopez Mateos. Tel: 877-0085


Telegraph Office - The Telegraph Office's number is 877-0113. It is located between the Post Office and the Macado.


Laundry - Isla Mujeres has several Laundromats, Tim Phó's (Tel: 877-0529) and Wash Express. Both are located on Av. Abasolo


Spanish Classes at the Instituto Ixchel - Whether you are here for a few days, or are planning a longer stay, Laura Hernández offers Spanish classes designed to meet your needs. Practical and fun, these classes will help you learn Spanish you can use in Isla Mujeres and in your future travels! Private and group classes available. E-mail Laura at: ixchelinstitute@hotmail.com 


Internet Cafes

Cafe Internet
Plaza Karlita Av. Hidalgo

CompuIsla
Av. Abasolo #11A

Cyber Bar & Coffee
Av. Hidalgo between Matamoros and Lopez Mateos

 

Digit-Center
Plaza Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres Internet Cafe
Av. Madero #17

La Casita Internet
Av. Madero #10

Colonia Internet Cafe


Real Estate - Have you ever dreamed of owning a bit of paradise?


Consulates - All Consulate offices are located in Cancun.

Canada
(998) 83-33-60
France
(998) 85-29-24
Germany
(998) 84-15-98
United Kingdom
(998) 81-01-00
Holland
(998) 83-02-00
Italy
(998) 84-12-61
Spain
(998) 83-24-66
Sweden
(998) 81-80-13
Switzerland
(998) 83-80-00
USA
(998) 83-02-72

 

  Marinas Isla Mujeres Mexico

For those coming to Isla by private boat there are several Marinas.

Club de Yates
Located downtown Isla Mujeres
Tel: +52 (998) 877-0252 & 877-0173

Marina Paraiso

Located at the entrance of the main lagoon on Isla Mujeres
Tel: +52 (998) 877-0211

Puerto Isla Mujeres Resort and Yacht Club
Located on Laguna Macax - mid-island
Tel: +52 998 287-3340 
Fax: +52 998 287-3346




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