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Isla Mujeres musts

Isla Mujeres musts

To visit Isla Mujeres is to enjoy the fine sandy beaches and transparent waters of the Caribbean. It is a small island in Quintana Roo, located off the Yucatan Peninsula. This is only 20 minutes from Cancun. Come here mainly to relax at Playa Norte. This is considered one of the best beaches in the…
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Most of the Isla can be seen below (7km out of the total 8km in length). Punta Sur -- southernmost point of the island is at the top of the photo. What's missing from the photo is the "downtown" and Playa Norte.

Tips for Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres is kind like a Cancun’s “Side B”. Yes, there are still beautiful beaches and parties can last all night, but there is also a peacefulness that you can find only here. Below are some tips for Isla Mujeres. Tips for Isla Mujeres: The ferry Take a cab in Cancun and drive for way…
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tips for Isla Mujeres

Best tips for Isla Mujeres: don’t miss anything

Isla Mujeres is only 7.5 kilometers long and 500 meters wide on average. The narrowest point at the southern tip of the island (Punta Sur) measures just 100 meters. Punta Sur is the most southeastern point of Mexico. Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) owes its name to female clay figures that were once found in…
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Isla Mujeres insider tips

Isla Mujeres insider tips

Isla Mujeres is about 13 kilometers off Cancún and extends over a length of about 3 miles and a width of half a mile. On Isla Mujeres live, depending on the source, more than 20,000 inhabitants nowadays, who draw their income mainly from tourism and fishing. Here are some Isla Mujeres insider tips.  The name…
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Diving in Isla Mujeres

Diving in Isla Mujeres: among gentle giants

Whale sharks normally swim 250 meters below the surface. But from June to September they rise to the surface off the coast of Cancun, just off the coast of Isla Mujeres. They bask in the warmer waters. During this time, it is possible for humans to swim alongside these beautiful animals for the experience of…
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Isla Contoy insider tips

Isla Contoy insider tips

Located at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, only 30km from Isla Mujeres, this small island of less than 9km long is the oldest national park in the state of Quintana Roo. It is a protected area that shelters the most important nesting place of marine birds in the whole…
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isla contoy near isla mujeres

Isla Contoy near Isla Mujeres: untouched and gorgeous

Since 1961, Isla Contoy near Isla Mujeres has been designated as a Natural Reserve and National Wildlife Refuge. It is an uninhabited islet located north of Isla Mujeres that is home to the biggest number of birds. As a result, it’s also known as Bird Island.  It is a lovely island, very close to being…
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isla blanca beach

Isla Blanca beach: a well-kept secret

Isla Blanca beach s a coastal peninsula in the continental region of the well-known municipality of Isla Mujeres. This is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico. This island is one of Mexico’s best clean and tidy beaches. With a long stretch of white sand separating the Chacmuchuc lagoon from the Caribbean Sea. Heaven on earth This…
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Dolphin Discovery Cancun

Meet an old sea friend at Dolphin Discovery Cancun

Dolphin Discovery Cancun lets you swim with dolphins on Isla Mujeres. And, if you can afford it, instructors by the beach will let you be led by these marine beasts. There are other choices, ranging from straightforward swimming to trickier maneuvers like when two dolphins balance a swimmer on his feet by holding him out…
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what to do at Isla Mujeres

What to do in Isla Mujeres 

Cozumel is probably the most well-known island off the coast of Quintana Roo, mostly because of its relaxed atmosphere. But, if that’s what you’re interested in, the smaller Isla Mujeres, to the north, deserves your attention as well. There are many lodging options at Isla Mujeres From big resorts to humble, yet exclusive cabins at…
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