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The options
for water sports on Isla Mujeres are unlimited and unparalleled:
windsurfing over calm Caribbean waters; snorkeling through
beautiful coral landscapes at El Garrafón National Park or at
many of the other reefs surrounding the island and diving into
the amazing underwater world of Manchones and Islaché reefs or
at the cave of the sleeping sharks. Kayaks, water bicycles and
boogie boards are available for rent at Playa Norte (North
Beach).
Under the
crystalline waters and surrounded by multicolored tropical fish,
lies a bronze statue known as La Cruz de la Bahia (The Cross of
the Bay). It was places there on August 17, 1994 as part of the
festivities held to commemorate the 144th anniversary of the
founding of the island. Dives and the devout come to the site to
pay homage throughout the year.
The island is
ringed by powdery-white sand beaches; the largest is called
Playa Norte. Here you can enjoy the sun, tropical breeze and
calm, warm waters. The island's influence stretches over to
Punta Sam, home of the archaeological site of El Meco and Boca
Iglesias, the first convent in Mexico. This area is now
developing as Costa Mujeres, and will offer new options with
fine, modern accommodations and facilities.
The
traditional boat rides are a great option to reach the main
points of interest in the island and its surrounding areas.
Boats leave from the small docks located on Rueda Medina Avenue,
the city's main road. They are available throughout the entire
day.
In order to
see and enjoy every corner of the island and to mingle with its
friendly inhabitants nothing beats a tour around Isla on a golf
cart, moped or bicycle.
Many
establishments in Isla Mujeres offer tours to the neighboring
Isla Contoy, which hosts more than sixty different bird species,
as well as a great flora and fauna diversity.
Other
attractions include picturesque streets and alleys of the town
where you may find handicraft shops with merchandise from all
over Mexico as well as great jewelry shops.
How to get to
Isla Mujeres
Express
service ferries leave from Puerto Juárez for Isla Mujeres every
30 minutes from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM
From Isla
Mujeres to Puerto Juárez, the ferries run every 30 minutes from
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Attractions
Tortugranja-Turtle
Farm
Carretera Sac Bajo
Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tel: (998) 877-0595
El Garrafón
Km. 6 Carretera al Garrafón, Punta Sur
Tel: (998) 877-1100 to 08 (Isla Mujeres)
Tel: (998) 849-7459 (Sales, Cancun)
Dolphin
Discovery
Playa Langosta, Zona Hotelera. Of. No. 16
Tel: (998) 877-0207 (Isla Mujeres)
Tel: (998) 883-0779 (Sales, Cancun)
Hacienda
Mundaca
Open daily from 9:00 Am to 4:00 PM
Entrance fee: $10.00 pesos
Isla Contoy
Bird Sanctuary
Marinas and
Beach Clubs
Marina Puerto Isla Mujeres
Puerto de Abrigo, Col Electricistas
Tel: (998) 877-0485 Fax: (998) 877-0093
Club de Yates
Av. Rueda Medina S/N
Tel: (998) 877-0211
Club de Playa El Pescador
Carretera a Sac-Bajo
Tel: (998) 877-3760 Fax: (998) 877-2184
Club de Playa Aletta Bay
Carretera al Garrafón km 6
Tel: (998) 848-8500 & 01 800 716 6050
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