 |
|
|
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 |  |
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.
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. |
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 | |
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 | |
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. 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
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 Isla
Mujeres |
| Travel Agencies | |
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. Club de Yates Perla Tours |
Tercer
Milenio #45 Av. Abasolo Viajes Ixchel Prisma Tours |
| Weddings and Ceremonies | |
|
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 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 | |
Please check with the church for their times of services. |
|
| Cristo
Viene (Bautista) #14 Hidalgo Evanangelica Presbiteriana Evenezer |
Inmaculada
Concepcion (Catolica) In front of the main Plaza Virgen de Guadalupe (Catolica) |
| Useful Info | |
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
Real Estate - Have you ever dreamed of owning a bit of paradise? Consulates - All Consulate offices are located in Cancun.
|
| Marinas | |
For those coming to Isla by private boat there are several Marinas. Club de Yates |
|
ll Isla Net Home ll Before your Trip ll During your Trip ll After your Trip ll Just for Fun ll |
©1999-2008
Isla Mujeres Net
All
rights reserved