If you are looking for your happy place, then Isla Mujeres will perfectly do! When you come to Cancun on vacations, a must-visit spot is “Isla”, a laid-back island minutes away from Cancun city, on a ferry trip over the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, which is something we are sure you will definitively enjoy too.
Once there, you will enjoy the perfect pristine and shallow water surrounding the island, the beautiful white clean sandy beaches and a perfect weather. There are also some activities we recommend you to do, just in case you want something more than a relaxing day lying on the beach.
Snorkeling
Live amazing underwater adventures snorkeling and diving around Isla Mujeres and discover the beautiful coral reefs home to a great deal of colorful fish, sponges, seahorses and more. Enjoy also the Whale Shark swimming season, from June to September, and get to know this magnificent giant in its natural habitat.
Exploring
Whether it is your first time on Isla Mujeres or you have been here before, you will have a great time touring the island on a golf cart. There are plenty of rental companies for you to choose! From there, you will be able to get wherever you want in order to live incredible experiences. Also, for something different to do, you can visit The Joysxee Floating Bottle Island in order to get inspired and build your own floating ecofriendly island! And if you seek for the perfect place to contemplate the immensity of the sea, then go to Punta Sur really early in the morning to see the first rays of sun touching Mexico.
Eating
Find your favorite Mexican traditional dish in any of the great restaurants, food carts and lunch counters around the island. Visit the Municipal Market to enjoy a variety of delicious food, and at night, head to the Municipal Palace, more exactly to the town square where a bunch of food carts will delight your palate with local great food. Everything made from the freshest ingredients!
Shopping
There is always a good reason to go shopping anywhere you go and Isla Mujeres won’t be the exception to the rule. Even though it is a small island, on “Isla” you will be able to find whatever you need or want for your vacation. There may not be enormous Shopping Malls, but you can buy the perfect souvenir, a new swimsuit, a piece of nice artisanal jewelry and fresh products in the boutiques, stores and at the Municipal Market.
Learning
If you travel with kids or you simply want something entertaining and educational to do, then you can go to the Turtle Farm to learn about the species of sea turtles that come to the island to lay their eggs, how to help preserve their habitat, etc. There is also an aquarium where you will be able to see lobsters, different tropical fish, seahorses, crabs, an octopus and more.
Now you know some of the great activities you can do while on Isla Mujeres. The perfect vacations are in the Mexican Caribbean, and Bekare Transfers takes you where the fun, entertainment and relaxation are!