WELCOME TO ISLA MUJERES
If you are fascinated about vacationing on a small island, far from the hustle and bustle and where time passed by at its own slow pace, then Isla Mujeres is the perfect place for your vacation. Located in the Caribbean Sea only 15 minutes by boat from the Mexican Coast of Cancun. Isla Mujeres is a serenely calm spot encircled by waters of different shades of blue and green.
Description
Just 11 km north of Cancun, Isla Mujeres (Women Island) has a decidedly a different rhythm: more laid back, more Caribbean, keeping with its pirate past. Less than a kilometer wide and barely 8 km long, it is a typical palm-fringed tropical retreat, discovered in the 1950´s when Cozumel and Cancun were mere figments of developers' imaginations. Isla Mujeres got its name from The Conqueror Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba, who was reportedly impressed by the large number of female figurines he found in temples on the island. Today it is a favorite destination for relaxed travelers and serious divers, though it is increasingly frequented by day-trippers from Cancun. Ferrys from Puerto Juarez and express boats from Cancun dock at the main village, its harbor dotted with colorful fishing boats and its sandy lanes lined with a jumble of shops, outdoor cafes and restaurants. Golf carts, motorcycles or bicycles are the most common forms of transportation and are available to rent.

Sailing, fun and more under the stars and through the bay to reach Isla Mujeres for a night to remember. Let us get you on board in a safe and comfortable cruise in Cancun and sail away to Isla Mujeres where the carnival party begins with an open bar which lasts all night long. The fun continues with your arrival to the beautiful Caribbean island for a moonlight calypso cookout and a full dinner buffet. The night is still young and the entertainment goes on and on with one of the most exciting Caribbean tropical carnival shows this side from Havana with audience participation games and prizes. Includes: boat ride to Isla Mujeres on a two story large catamaran, open domestic bar, buffet dinner, Professional Caribbean Show, game and prizes. Monday: "singles night", children not allowed; Wednesday, Casino night, children welcome; Saturday: Mexican fair, children welcome.

The locals are fishermen and divers who have lived here for generations; islanders who want the island to remain the paradise they know and love. Sunsets are spectacular, a ball of fire going down over the water, setting behind the cityscape of not-so-distant Cancun. There is only one small archaeological site in Isla Mujeres. This small construction is dedicated to Ixchel, the goddess of love and fertility, its unique location its worth to pay a visit to the area.

More than fifteen restaurants provide different options for dinning in the Island. In downtown there are several informal restaurants, bars and cafés owner operated, providing the rare opportunity to interact with the locals and be in direct contact with the unmatched Caribbean essence.

By night you'll dine on fabulous meals of every variety. After you've eaten your fill, there is still plenty to satisfy all interests. Take a relaxing stroll trough the moonlit streets while breathing in the ocean air. If you're so inclined, take in some of the abundant nightlife and maybe even dance your way 'til dawn.

Beaches and Attractions

There are to kind of beaches in Isla Mujeres for your amusement, those located on the northeast, facing the Caribbean Ocean are rough, with intense wind and high waves a they are mostly rocky cliffs, this is created by the conjunction of the Golf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea Waters and The beaches on the southeast are less rough than the previous ones and oppose the Isla Mujeres Bay. The most frequented and highly recommended beaches are located on the north tip of Isla Mujeres, where the shallow beaches of crystal clear waters are calm with beautiful coral reefs at short distance from the beach.

Island attractions are many and varied: Garrafon National Park, the Mayan temple. You can visit the local Turtle Protection Center for a very enlightening example on how to respect and protect the endangered marine life. For dive enthusiasts, there are the offshore reefs of El Farito, Punta Norte and the incomparable Manchones, as well as the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks.