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Isla Mujeres Vacation Guide

Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is a small island 8 miles off the Yucatan Peninsula. No one knows the origin of the island’s name but there are several theories including: a pilgrimage sight for ancient Mayan women; a tribute to the Mayan Goddess Ix Chel (a ruin to Ix Chel is on the island); because of the countless statues of women found on the island by Spanish explorers; and because pirates used to stash their women here.

A passenger ferry at Puerto Juarez, north of Cancun departs for the island every 30-mins. It operates from about 6 AM to 10PM. Cost is $4 US with ample room for your bags. About should always be used for everyone is on island time. Numerous small boat operate out of the same docking area. They are faster, however don't use them during periods of high wind. They should cost about $15 US per person. A car ferry leaves from Punta Sam. Punta Sam is a little NE of Puerto Juarez. They make 5 or 6 trips per day based on demand. Hours are about 8AM to 8PM.

Isla Mujeres is a small fishing village has a slow and relaxed pace – especially compared to Cancun. Attractions include Punta Sur, with a sculpture garden, small Maya temple, and the Cliff of the Dawn (the eastern-most point in Mexico). El Garrafon National Underwater Park is also located at the south end of the island. Several dive shops are available to lead scuba excursions to the many excellent dive locations around the island, and trips can also be booked to Contoy Island, a bird sanctuary.

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Isla Mujeres Travel Blogs

Hangin with Higton
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Apr 19, 2007 – Apr 24, 2007
  Denial is not just a river in Egypt... This was my last day on Isla; and in fact, my last day of the trip full stop - but I couldn't think about it, I just couldn't.  The last couple of days had taken me through some sort of time warp... it had seemed much longer than that, and yet I …
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10 shades of awesome!
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Sep 30, 2008 – Oct 11, 2008
Today was a fly by the seat of your pants kind of day. My mom was in a pissy mood so we left her at the hotel. I guess watching a third of your retirement go out the window can do that to a person but it was still annoying enough that we took off without another thought.We bussed it to the embarcad…
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Mexico: Isla Mujeres Travel Photos
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Jul 25, 2009 – Aug 07, 2009
It's a wonderful country! I spend great time there! It seems that in Mexico you can find everything :) Amazing, beautiful nature, very interesting culture and many unforgetable excursions, high-level hotels, night clubs etc. Everybody should visit this country :)
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