Overview
Isla Mujeres is a tiny island (7km long, 650m wide) just a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun, whose name means 'Island of Women.' Playa Norte on the north end is ranked among the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches, with shallow turquoise water and fine white sand. At the southern tip, Punta Sur features ruins of a temple to the Maya goddess Ixchel and a cliff sculpture park. Rent a golf cart to circle the whole island in half a day, and whale shark snorkeling (June-September) is a popular activity. Round-trip ferry about MXN 300-400. Ultramar ferries depart from Puerto Juarez in Cancun's Hotel Zone, taking about 20 minutes.
Opening Hours
Ferries 06:00-23:30 (roughly every 30 minutes)
Travel Tips
Take an early ferry to enjoy Playa Norte before the crowds. Golf cart rental is about MXN 800-1,200 per day and bargaining is possible. Check return ferry times in advance.
Hotels near Isla Mujeres
Hotels and guesthouses in Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
