What can be done at Isla Mujeres?

North Beach / Playa Norte


This beach internationally recognized for its natural beauty and for always remaining clean, is one of the best areas for swimming and sunbathing on the island; It is admired for its shallow blue and crystalline water, as well as its soft white sand that is adorned with palm trees and often by aquatic birds.

Playa Norte, recently certified with a white flag, is an almost obligatory visit when arriving at Isla Mujeres where you can dive to see colorful fish, enjoy activities such as kayaking and enjoy the waves. It has different services such as hotels, restaurants, bars, sun lounger rentals and massages, in addition to providing the best view to witness the sunsets.




Manchones Reef

Isla Mujeres is the perfect paradise for diving and the Manchones Reef is one of the favorites of visitors to practice this activity because it has a 12-kilometer-long coral bank with unique formations, majestic schools of fish and a lot of flora that later create a universe of color of impressive marine life that is ready to be discovered, and of course you should not miss visiting the Cross of the Bay, which is a bronze sculpture that has become the emblem of the Island, it is installed meters deep and pays tribute to the men and women who died at sea.

Avenida Hidalgo

Information about Avenida Hidalgo

These is a pedestrian street that turns out to be the heart of the center of Isla Mujeres, since you start your tour in the main square you will listen to live music (especially at night) and you will see the coming and going of people who want to be entertained in a tropical and relaxed atmosphere; small hotels, ice cream parlors, places to have a coffee, multiple handicraft shops from all over Mexico, boutiques, national and international restaurants, bars with outdoor tables as well as shops and more shops is just something you will find on Hidalgo Avenue, that day and night has the best environment to walk, shop and have fun.

Dolphin Discovery

Information about Dolphin Discovery

Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres offers you the incredible experience of swimming with the most intelligent beings of marine life: dolphins, where they will welcome you with all the affection in their natural habitat and in the warm atmosphere of the Mexican Caribbean.

Depending on the program you choose, Dolphin Discovery invites you to interact with these fantastic beings whose encounters are very fun and others are educational for children and for people of all ages. You can also meet manatees and sea lions as well as enjoy the services in its facilities such as the pool, the buffet food, the bar and the souvenir shops.

Hacienda Mundaca

Information about Hacienda Mundaca

Hacienda "Vista Alegre" is the place that the pirate Fermín Mundaca built with houses, wells, gardens and arches inspired by the love he felt for a native islander known as "La Trigueña", now this heritage is a historical site known as Hacienda Mundaca, which when visiting it allows you to discover its mysticism walking along the paths between the jungle, discover the lagoon with possible crocodiles and see closely the creations of this character such as the garden of the sundial that will simply make you travel in time of this charming Island.

Underwater Museum (MUSA)

This is the first underwater sculpture park in the world and it has some impressive works that you can see accompanied by fish and marine life from its impressive reef practicing snorkeling, which is one of the main activities of both Isla Mujeres and Cancun. The 400 sculptures show the Mayan evolution and are found from 3 to 6 meters deep in the beautiful Caribbean Sea, they are made of a special material that over time will make them become artificial reefs. Immerse yourself in the art-filled adventure at the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA).

Garrafón Park

This is an ideal Natural Park for adventure and also for rest, from which the beauties of its reefs stand out, giving a fascinating experience when snorkeling or diving, which is the main activity of the park; Another option to spend the day and sunbathe is to kayak, fly through the intense blue sea on a zip line, ride a bike or walk along the cliffs; Or if you just want to relax, you can enjoy the pool, lie down in the hammocks or lounge chairs and make the beauty of the Garrafón Arrecifes Natural Park your own.

Isla Contoy National Park

This is a beautiful protected area and a natural sanctuary for seabirds such as the frigate that is the emblem of this park, its lagoons, mangroves and the impressive low jungle of Isla Contoy is what allows 152 species of birds to take refuge there. In addition, here you will also find reptiles and in the large sea that surrounds many fish, crustaceans and manta rays, where the whale shark and the species of turtle that come to spawn are also found; Its reef is impressive and in addition to this you can visit the museum and climb the 20-meter tower to observe the natural panorama.

South Point

The Punta Sur Tourist Parador is an ideal attraction to discover and explore, here is a viewpoint with pleasant views of the immense Caribbean Sea, in addition to its cliffs and colorful iron sculptures. Being the highest point of the Island, South Point has Mayan vestiges that are in worship to the goddess Ixchel as well as a representation of her and the iguana that is a reptile that you will find here freely; When you go down the cliff you will find paths by the sea, perfect spaces to fill yourself with energy.

Tortugranja

The turtle farm is an important point of interest to visit in Isla Mujeres, this attraction has a small aquarium to see the colorful fish that live in the waters of the area and other species such as sea urchins, but the most important are Ponds where you can see very closely the three species of protected sea turtles where you will find from hatchlings to adult turtles, it is an ideal place to enter and learn more about marine life, especially it is educational for children who like the sea since They can learn about egg incubation and all conservation measures.