Isla Mujeres
8.0Friend Score / 10#5 of 10 Attractions in Cancún
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Known forislandbeachday tripsnorkeling
A small island 13 km off the Cancún coast reachable by a 20-minute ferry, offering a dramatically slower pace, pastel-painted streets, and some of the clearest turquoise water in the region. Rent a golf cart to circle the island, swim at Playa Norte (consistently ranked among Mexico's best beaches), and eat fresh ceviche at the waterfront. Caveat: day-trippers flood the island between 11am and 3pm — arrive on the first ferry or stay overnight to experience it properly.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.0/10- Value7.5
- iconic7.5
- excellence9.0
- Crowd level7.5
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility8.0
Nearby in Ask Cancún
- Parque Ecológico Punta NizucPark0.49 km · 6 min walk
- Tiny Gecko BarBar2.84 km · 36 min walk
- Isla Mujeres CentroNeighborhood3.64 km · 45 min walk
- MUSA Underwater Museum of ArtMuseum3.84 km · 48 min walk
- Playa Norte (Isla Mujeres)Beach3.85 km · 48 min walk
Where to stay near Isla Mujeres
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