Isla Mujeres, “Island of Women” a great place near Cancun to vacation in the caribbean. The atmosphere is much more relaxed and relatively quiet compared to Cancun or Cozumel. The city is small, only about 10 blocks long and five blocks wide but the natural sights are amaising.
The Beaches
There are accommodations to fit all budgets. Most are downtown and near the oceanfront. One of the better hotels in Isla Mujeres is Posada del Mar with rooms overlooking the waterfront. The Cristalmar Resort and Beach Club has a great beach, pool and modern facilities.
The crystal clear sea watter and the outlying reefs are great for diving and snorkeling. The coral rocks are beatiful but quite dangerous when the water is rough. Local dive shops provide day trips out to the farther reefs for snorkeling and diving and alsoyou can charter a boat for a deep-sea fishing trip
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In Isla Mujeres North Beach you can find a topless beach , the water is shallow, blue and calm with cafes close by. Sailboarding and water skiing are popular as is the local three-wheeled floating “bike”. Not far away is another beautiful and quiet beach, Playa Lancheros.
On the south end of Isla Mujeres is a reconstructed ancient Mayan temple.
Garrafon Beach is the is a good spot for snorkeling, the beach has a coral reef that is perfect for beginner snorkeling and children. You can have fun actually feeding the fish.