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Life in this former fishing village is more
laid-back and tranquil than Cancun, but that doesn't mean there
isn't plenty to do, it just means you can
do nothing at all or fill your days with shopping, snorkeling,
swimming and sunning. Our Things to Do section is divided into
two parts - Fun in the Water and
Fun on the Land.
Visit the
Fun in the Water page and
explore!
Isla Mujeres offers water activities for all ages.
Beautiful white sand beaches where you can rent water
toys, kayaks and snorkeling gear. Diving and snorkeling
in the crystal clear turquoise waters. Sailing, fishing,
swimming with Dolphins and Sharks and exploring the
spectacular underwater sculpture museum by the artist
Jason de Caires Taylor. Find out more about the largest underwater museum in the world on
our Fun in the Water page.
Explore the wonders of the Mexican Caribbean.Be sure to visit
Isla Dive Guide
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Visit the
Fun on the Land page and
discover!
A visit to Isla in not complete without renting a bike,
moped or golf cart and exploring the entire island. You
can visit the Turtle Farm and see the majestic sea
turtles, stroll through Hacienda Mundaca, visit Punta
Sur and play at Garrafon Park, have a
relaxing massage, take a yoga class and of course, shop!
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Surrounding Areas and ToursIsla
Contoy
Isla Contoy, a
small uninhabited island 15 miles north of Isla Mujeres, is a
bird sanctuary for more then 70 species, including some large
nesting colonies and wild frigates. Declared a National wildlife
reserve in 1961, there is a small museum and a lookout tower for
a spectacular panoramic view. A limited number of visitors
allowed each day so it is best to make reservations in advance.
Visit the National Park's web site at
www.islacontoy.org and click on the links below for
information about tours to Isla Contoy.
Tours and Day Trips
From Isla Mujeres you can easily reach many exciting
destinations along the Mayan Riviera such as Tulum, Xel-Ha and
Xcaret. There are also tours available to the island of Cozumel,
the Mayan ruins of Chichén-Itzá and the great city of Mérida.
Island Air Tours
Fly the Mayan World! Charters
are available with Aerobanana to Chichén-Itzá, Tulum, Holbox,
Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Cancun and Isla Mujeres with Captain
Ricalde. For more information and reservations call them at:
(998) 877-0331 or (998) 877-0299
Isla Holbox
A tiny island, devoted exclusively to fishing, Isla Holbox is
north of Isla Mujeres in the Gulf of Mexico. This sleepy island
is truly the place to go to get away from it all. The are
several good hotels and restaurants for visitors. Festival week
(San Thelmo) April 6th - 14th is a fun time to visit. What to
do? Stroll the sandy street, comb the beaches for sea shells and
relax in a hammock.
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