Attractions at isla mujeres, méxico

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The traditional boat tours are a good option to discover the sites of interest of the island and surrounding areas. The boats leave all day long from the fishing cooperatives located on the main avenue, Rueda Medina.

In order to explore every corner of the island and get to know its friendly inhabitants, there is nothing like touring the island on a golf cart, moped or a bike.

Several companies offer tours to another nearby island: Contoy, a refuge for over ninety bird species and a great variety of flora and fauna.

Playa Norte

A white-sand beach that invites you to swim, practice watersports, get a tan, sleep in hammocks under a coconut tree and enjoy the fresh seafood sold here. The most spectacular and splendid sunsets can be seen from this beautiful beach.
Playa Paraíso, Playa Lancheros and Playa Indios These beaches are located on the bay of Mujeres, on the western side of the island. There you can enjoy a rich and varied seafood dinner, such as the famous “tikin-xic”. You can also buy handicrafts and folk clothing, take a photo with nurse sharks, swim and snorkel and enjoy the variety of marine species we have.
We are not responsible for heart attacks caused by such beauty.

El Meco

It is an important Mayan archaeological zone, known as the center of mayan civil and religious functions. Its original name is unknown. El Meco was the nickname of a 19th century local resident, probably nicknamed El Meco because he used to limp (cojo in Spanish).

Strategically located on the coast in front of Isla Mujeres, El Meco is thought to have been an important point for navigation during the post-classic Maya period along the peninsula; it is related to Isla Mujeres and had strong relationships with its inhabitants.

Pyramid at "El Meco"

Ecoturismo

On Isla Mujeres, ecotourism is an active part of the tourist industry, where you can find places for nature and adventure lovers. You can visit protected areas such as Contoy Island or the Birds´ Island, where you will learn how to respect the environment, since it is a natural reserve that has become the most important home to marine birds on the Mexican Caribbean.

You can enjoy the adventure of ecotourism by visiting diving sites such as the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks, Cuevones, Half Moon, Barracuda Valley, which will provide an unforgettable experience and your best adventure ever.

Downtown Isla Mujeres

When you arrive to Isla Mujeres, you will feel like in a charming village while you walk along its paved streets and visit the church, the main square, town hall or cultural center, or when you sit under the park trees or on the eastern mole facing the ocean. If you prefer, you can explore the handicrafts shops that offer items from all around Mexico. At noon, you can enjoy a cool drink in a bar with live music; after visiting downtown Isla, watch the beautiful sunset on the beach, in a good restaurant, while you enjoy a delicious dinner.

There might even be a festival on the main square with folk dances and handicrafts exhibitions.

Later you can go dancing in the discos and bars of downtown Isla Mujeres.

City hall

Punta Sur

Punta Sur is located on the southern tip of the island, up to 20 meters above sea level. It is an impressive natural formation next to Garrafón reef that offers a wonderful view of the Caribbean Sea, Cancun Island and Isla Mujeres bay.

At Punta Sur nature has carved the cliffs in a truly beautiful architectural way. Beautiful sculptures by Mexican and international contemporary artists dot the place and enhance its natural beauty.

The modern art sculptures we can see at Punta Sur are:
1- Amanecer: Mario Rendón Lozano, México
2- La Casa de los Espíritus: S. Olaffson, Islandia
3- Silo: Eduardo Stein Molina, México
4- A partir de un Triángulo: M. Felguérez, México
5- Archipiélago: José Villa Soberón, Cuba
6- Al Alimón: Joop Beijonn, Holanda
7- Fragmentación Solar: Vlaadimir Cora, México
8- Mar: Eloy Tarcisio, México
9- Caracol de Viento: Pedro Cervantes, México
10- Isla Mujeres: Silvia Arana, México
11- Escultura 19: Ingo R., Alemania
12- El Tamborilero: José Luis Cuevas, México
13- La Libertad: Ahmed Nawar, Egipto
14- Gaviotas: Bárbara Tieaho, Finlandia
15- Chac-mool: Sebastián, México
16- Insurgentes IV: Bruce Beasley, EUA
17- Salto de Agua: Dimitar Lukanov, Bulgaria
18- Criatura Abisal: Omar Rayo, Colombia
19- Sin título: Jorge Yazpik, México
20- Cáliz: Devin Laurence Field, EUA
21- Amanecer de las 5 Musas de la Diosa Ixchel: Helen Escobedo, México
22- Estela Solar: Vicente Rojo, México
23- Secreto: Moncho Amigo, España