There is a small island off the coast of Cancun that can make a very fun day trip, or even a great place to spend your vacation. It is Isla Mujeres, and I recently took a day trip and explored this beautiful place.
You can book an excursion that will take you to the island, but I would recommend venturing there on your own instead. It is very easy to do and then you are free to explore at your own pace. There are a number of ferries that you can catch to get to the island for a reasonable cost, and taxi drivers will know how to get you to the nearest ferry port on the mainland. Once you take the ferry across you get off in the center of town and can easily get around from there by foot or golf cart. So what is there to see and do on the island?
Visit Playa Norte Beach. The locals are proud to boast that they have Mexico's nicest beach. It is a beautiful beach but is not huge. In high season it can be very crowded so go early to stake out your spot if you want to spend the day.
Walk around town and do some souvenir shopping or check out some of the local beach bars and restaurants.
Rent a golf cart and explore the entire island
Stop at the rainbow stairs for a picture
Drive to Punta Sur. This is the farthest southern tip of the island. You will see a beautiful, rocky coastline, and while you are there you can visit the Ixchel Ruins
While you are driving around there are many really good restaurants to stop and try that are a lot less crowded than the ones in town. I had the best lobster tacos ever at one.
If you do an excursion to the island many of them include a stop or two to snorkel along the way. There is an underwater museum just off the southern tip of the island, and a large reef also runs nearby.
If you want to spend more than a day on Isla Mujeres there are many hotels and small all-inclusive resorts to choose from. There is everything from small independently owned hotels to boutique, luxury, all-inclusive resorts, and I would love to help you find the right fit for your vacation.
For more details or to book a vacation contact me: toesinthesand@tpi.ca or 403-348-1644
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