Mujeres Island is a small island, very close to Cancun. Here you can find one of the best beaches in the world. The island s is only 7 km long and less than 1 km wide. Attractions like beautiful beaches, splendid lagoons, coral reefs, small shops, restaurants and cafes, make the island a piece of heaven.
It is a one day holiday, starting with the ferry boat from Cancun. The road is about 30 minutes long.
The island’s history includes amazing stories with pirates, hidden treasures and sad stories about people captured by Hernandez de Cordoba transformed into slaves for Cuba mines.
Mayan legends say that here took place ceremonies dedicated to the god of fertility.
The Norte beach is the most popular beach and Garrafon Reef is the best place for diving. Posada del Mar, surrounded by tropical gardens, is a favorite place for romantic weddings at sea or pool and a also favorite place for honeymoon.
The restaurants of Mujeres island is a paradise of fresh fish preparations. The mariachi music orchestras complete the Mexican atmosphere of the place. Prices, lower than in other resorts, are another reason to visit Isla Mujeres.
Before Mujeres island developed a huge tourism industry, there lived a small community of fishermen. Now the Island is a very attractive destination for worldwide tourists.
Isla Mujeres offers a tempting variety of choices for beach lovers, and in terms of price that you must pay, is the real deal: diving with tropical fish in the middle of the coral reefs, kayaking, sailing or windsurfing in the blue waters along the coast. On land, you can sunbathe, you can have seafood for dinner, dancing on Latin rhythms, or you can go to one of the beach bars for a delicious fresh drink.