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Overview

Isla Mujeres generally has a quieter and more relaxing vibe than what you'll find across the bay in 颁补苍肠煤苍, and there's just enough here to keep you entertained: scuba diving and snorkeling, visiting a turtle farm or simply swimming and lazing around on the island's gorgeous north shore.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Playa Garraf贸n

    Playa Garraf贸n

    Isla Mujeres

    Head to this beach for excellent snorkeling. It's 6.5km from the tourist center. A cab costs M$100.

  • Hacienda Mundaca

    Hacienda Mundaca

    Isla Mujeres

    A 19th-century slave trader and reputed pirate, Ferm铆n Antonio Mundaca de Marechaja fell in love with a local woman known as La Trigue帽a (The Brunette)鈥�

  • Iguanas at Punta Sur on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo

    Punta Sur

    Isla Mujeres

    At the island's southernmost point you鈥檒l find a lighthouse, a sculpture garden and the worn remains of a temple dedicated to Ixchel, Maya goddess of the鈥�

  • Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres

    Playa Norte

    Isla Mujeres

    Once you reach Playa Norte, the island鈥檚 main beach, you won鈥檛 want to leave. Its warm, shallow waters are the color of blue raspberry syrup and the beach鈥�

  • Capit谩n Dulch茅

    Capit谩n Dulch茅

    Isla Mujeres

    To say that this beach club has a maritime museum is a bit of a stretch, but it's as close as the island comes to having some culture, plus you get to see鈥�

  • Playa Secreto

    Playa Secreto

    Isla Mujeres

    The lagoon separating a large hotel complex from the rest of the island has a shallow swimming spot that's ideal for kids. Despite the depth (or lack of鈥�

  • Playa Lancheros

    Playa Lancheros

    Isla Mujeres

    About 5km south of town, this beach is less attractive than Playa Norte, but kayaks and SUPs can be rented if you're up for some water activities. A taxi鈥�

  • Lighthouse

    Lighthouse

    Isla Mujeres

    Affords views from the island's southern end.

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