Travel Isla Mujeres Mexico
About Isla Mujeres
Read about the island of Isla Mujeres and its history
Isla Mujeres is a small island town a short distance off the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Caribbean Sea. Isla Mujeres is also one of the eight municipalities of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is about northeast of Cancún, at 21.20° North, 86.72° West. The island is some long and wide. In the 2005 census, the municipality had a population of 13,315 and the town had a population of 11,147. The municipality, which lies mostly on the mainland in the northeastern corner of the state, has an area of .Census of 2005 Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática, in Spanish.
Transportation on Isla Mujeres consists primarily of taxis or golf carts and mope...
Isla Mujeres Books
Be prepared with books and travel guides on Isla Mujeres
2009 Can-Do Isla Mujeres Map & Travel Guide (Can-Do Travel Guides)
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Local Knowledge Travel Guides: Best of Isla Mujeres
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Moon Handbooks Cancun and Cozumel: Including Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and the Costa Maya
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Shopping in Isla Mujeres
What shopping is like on the island of Isla Mujeres
There is tons of stuff to do when visiting Isla Mujeres. Isla Mujeres is a quaint little island, and is relaxed and easy-going with matching residents.Shopaholics will be right at home on Isla Mujeres. Many stores open in late morning and close around 10 pm. There are literally hundreds of shops lining every street, and vendors transversing the island so you will never run out of opportunities to buy things. Vendors sell things from wide varieties of t-shirts to fresh food and Mayan creations such as the popular Mayan Calendar.
Quite often the items for sale are expensive, but the good thing is that you can haggle with most shopkeepers. For example, I wanted to buy a silver bracelet for someone. The vendor was originally asking $38, but in the end I brought him down to $20. Not too bad for a .925 silver bracelet.
Pictures of Isla Mujeres
A glimpse into the slice of paradise that is Isla Mujeres
Pictures that I took while visiting the island. I took over 200 while there, so if you want to see the rest you can visit my Flickr album here.
A swing bar on the beach.
Palms on the beach.
A pic of the awesome, clear, warm water on Isla Mujeres.
Sunset on Isla Mujeres
Palms on the beach
Garrafon Reef resort with beautiful water and the ziplines, which constantly had...
Sun shining through palms
The southern coast of Isla Mujeres
Garrafon Reef again
Sunset
The beach
North Beach
Spanish Phrasebooks
Spanish phrasebooks for the trip to Isla Mujeres
Easy Spanish Phrase Book: Over 770 Basic Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Easy Phrase) (Spanish Edition)
Amazon Price: $2.00 (as of 07/05/2009)
The Everything Spanish Phrase Book: A Quick Reference for Any Situation (Everything Series)
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Rick Steves' Spanish Phrase Book and Dictionary
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T-shirt Mania!
T-shirts galore in Isla Mujeres
A lot of these places sell t-shirts "10 for $10," and for other incredibly cheap prices. However, most of these t-shirts are paper-thin and are exactly worth the price paid. If you don't mind a shirt like that, then be my guest to buy from these shops. But, I'm the kind of guy that likes to pay for something that'll last longer than one time in the washing machine.
Fear not, there actually are good t-shirt shops in Isla Mujeres. One of these is The T-Shirt Corner. Although they do have the 10 for $10 deal for the less-than-good quality shirts, they also do have a wide variety of quality apparel. This is where I got most of my shirts while in Isla Mujeres. You can even save 10% with the below coupon!
T-Shirt Corner is located right on Hidalgo Street.
Weather on Isla Mujeres
What the weather's like right now on Isla Mujeres
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Beaching in Isla Mujeres
What the beaches are like
There is plenty of beach on Isla Mujeres, and the beaches are soft and well...sandy. You can plop down on your favorite beach towel or rent one of the many beach chairs for $5/day. An assistant will come visit you when you take a seat and collect the fee and usually ask you for something to drink. Drinks are awesome down there, and although I don't drink alcohol, they make the absolute best limeade (or as it is said in Spanish, limonada)!One of the more popular beaches on the island is Playa del Norte, or North Beach. Here you will find people from all over the world, just chilling and soaking up some sun.
Note that beaches there are mostly top-optional, so be warned. Don't gawk either, these people are just people from different areas of the world of different cultures and are just here to relax and get some sun, just like you are. :)
Snorkeling
Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres
My favorite activity. The water on the side facing Cancún is calm and clear, and perfect for snorkeling. You can take a charter out to one of the bigger reefs, but I had a good time just exploring around the island. There are a lot of neat little places to snorkel, and a lot to see including stingrays, crabs, barracuda (one swam up to my face!), and huge masses of other tropical fish. Some relatives of mine also saw turtles.There were some nice spots just next to my hotel. I just had to walk maybe a block to find a cool little cove with clear water and lots of fish. One of these spots is in the cove just next to the Avalon resort. This areas is full of rocks and reef, is calm and clear, and heavily populated with all kinds of creatures. One spot was just so densely populated with fish that I couldn't see the other side. There are also several other spots that are excellent, just do a little exploring and you'll find them.
By the way, that's me in the photo.
A Stingray!
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Dining in Isla Mujeres
Places to eat on Isla Mujeres
One of my most favorite places to eat, however, was the Bistro Francias, or French Bistro. They have absolutely the BEST French toast ever. I don't think I've had such a good breakfast in a long time. Hot French toast smothered in real maple syrup, served with fresh fruit and freshly-squeezed orange juice. Mmm...
Also, if anyone's wondering, I didn't get sick from the food, nor did anyone I went with (around 40 people for a wedding). I'd consider anything from a restaurant on the island to be safe to eat. Besides, quite often sickness on vacation results from drinking. A lot of alcohol + sun + no water = dehydration! Dehydration is a nasty thing and will spoil a perfect vacation getaway.
There are lots of these in the water around Isla Mujeres
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More Stuff to Do
Other Stuff to Do in Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is chock full of stuff to do. I was there for an entire week and never ran out of things to do. I and some family members rented a gas-powered golf cart (around $40 per day) and we explored the island. From a turtle farm to an old pirate house to a lighthouse lookout, there's plenty to see.Traveling from the north end of the island to the southernmost point takes about 20 minutes at the racing speed of a golf cart. At the southern end there is a Mayan ruin, lighthouse, and a few neat little shops. Standing on the top of the lighthouse , I could see pretty far and the view of the ocean was breathtaking.
Or, if you do want to explore the outside world, just hop on the high-speed ferry and go over to Cancún for even more to do. One day I went to Chichen Itza, one of the most (if not the most) complete Mayan archaeological sites in the world.
Isla Mujeres Apparel
Isla Mujeres t-shirts and stuff
Light T-Shirt
Price: 18.99
ISLA MUJERES - Blue Marlin T-Shirt
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Isla Mujeres II White T-Shirt
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Tips For a Great Vacation
Tips for having a good time on Isla Mujeres
- Educate yourself before you go to the island!
- Don't drink the water. Use bottled water (it's cheap, about $.70/bottle) for drinking and brushing teeth with.
- Wear sunscreen, nothing ruins a fun time more than a back on fire.
- Be careful. There aren't really any dangerous spots on the island--I went out walking at 10 pm and later all the time, but as with anything else, use common sense.
- Don't flush toilet paper down the toilet. The sewer system on the island isn't equipped to handle toilet paper and other things flushed. Instead, put it in the garbage can next to the toilet.
- When in the ocean, be careful. The ocean is beautiful, but it can be dangerous. Just use common sense.
- Explore the island! There's a lot to see on this 5 mile long slice of paradise.
- Drink lots of water. As I said, dehydration is not a fun thing and a trip to "la clínica" would not be memorable.
- Don't drive recklessly, if you drive at all. Traffic violations in Mexico are very severe and will get you in a lot of trouble. Don't be an idiot on the road.
- Have a good time!
Educate Yourself About Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres information
- IslaMujeres.info - Isla Mujeres Mexico Homepage
- The unofficial website for Isla Mujeres Mexico aka Isla de Mujeres. The site has Isla Mujeres information and an online community of Isla Mujeres lovers!
- Isla Mujeres travel guide - Wikitravel
- Open source travel guide to Isla Mujeres, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more.
- Isla Mujeres Mexico, Travel to Isla Mujeres Quintana Roo
- Isla Mujeres Mexico. In your Isla Mujeres vacations you will forget about stress and the noise of the cities, you will feel that time goes slowly, ...
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- Garrafon Mexico Official Web of the ecological park in Isla Mujeres Mexico, full of ecological entertainment, also swim with the dolphins at Dolphin ...
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- Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Peninsula hotels: Use TripAdvisor's traveler reviews, candid photos, and great deals to find the Isla Mujeres hotel that's best for ...
- Caribbean-On-Line: Cancún & Cozumel: Map of Isla Mujeres
- This one handy pocket size map features maps of Ciudad Cancún, Isla Mujeres, the Cancún Coast, the Zona Hotelera (hotel zone), San Miguel del Cozumel, ...
- Mexonline.com - Maps of Mexico - Isla Mujeres
- Representation of Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) just off the coast of Cancun. The ferry pier and main part of town are to the very north, as is the popular ...
- Isla Mujeres- Cancún, Mexico - VirtualTourist.com
- Insider tips on Isla Mujeres in Cancún. Reviews, tips and photos of Isla Mujeres posted by real travelers and locals.
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Silverinfo wrote...
It is indeed a beautiful island, when we last visited we had a great time. Thanks for a great lens!
Richard
Posted April 11, 2009
MyBeachConcierge wrote
great lense, I like it a lot....
Posted February 12, 2009
Ener-G wrote...
Great lens. The biggest iguana I've ever seen was on a guy's head on Isla Mujeres and he was selling...T-shirts!
Posted June 19, 2008
jackpaperdig wrote...
Love it!! I'm going there in a couple of months, and I'm so exited!! Good tips, great lens. 5 Stars for yea.
Posted March 14, 2008
badmsm wrote...
NICE! Fantastic lens, thank for letting me know about it! 5 Stars for you!
Posted March 09, 2008
Steve Hall wrote
It would be nice if y0u added a street map of El Centro & Colonia to your site. In other words, a street map of the entire island.
Posted March 09, 2008
MyWebPages wrote...
We honeymooned in Cancun and loved it!
- Bobbie
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Posted March 01, 2008
TammyDickinson wrote...
Piksychick you live on one???? Dude! Lucky gal! For me, I'll just have to go visit this little piece of heaven. :D
Posted January 17, 2008
KokoTravel wrote...
I absolutely agree with you about Isla Mujeras! Fabulous spot - quaint, quiet and so much fun!
We have stayed in the Avalon there but the brand new Palace Resorts All Inclusive will be 'home' the next time we go.
Posted January 10, 2008
Classic wrote...
Thanks for submitting your great lens to my group Nature and Environment!
Posted January 05, 2008
Karendelac wrote...
Hello Zach, I rated your lens 5 stars for being so well organized and overflowing with xlnt information. Please take a moment to view my State of the Art Titanic lens. Best of Holiday Cheer, Karen
Posted December 14, 2007
Monteath wrote...
Great lens! I remember being on Isla Mujeres when I was 17, and ten years later it's still one of my all time favorite places. Everyone I know who has been there is the same way. Just mention "The Island of Women" and everyone's smiling and nodding. Great job!!
Posted December 12, 2007
Piksychick wrote...
I love islands that why I live on one, and Isla Mujeres is on my list. Great work!
Posted December 10, 2007
GypsyPirate wrote...
What a wonderful lens on such a beautiful island! Thanks for all your hard work with this!
Posted December 07, 2007
dougeby wrote...
Wow! Can't think of anything you missed. Great presentation!
Doug
Posted December 07, 2007
