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Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
Located off the coast of Cancun, in the state of Quintana Roo, Isla Mujeres is one of the main islands of the Mexican Caribbean, has a length of 8 km long by 2 km wide, and has a pleasant tropical climate that averages 27 º C.
On this island, rich natural and cultural, are numerous tourist attractions including: its fine sandy beaches, its archaeological remains, as the Temple of Ixchel, and historical sites such as the Finance Mundaka, and the Marine Park Garrafón, instead ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling in the area inhabited by hundreds of reef fish multi. The island has an important infrastructure of hotels, beach clubs that offer breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, and in the downtown area, a wide variety of shops where you can buy all kinds of souvenirs: beachwear, shirts and handicrafts made of wood and shell, as well as restaurants specializing in national and international cuisine, bars and nightclubs where you can enjoy music, reggae and Afro-Caribbean late into the night.
On this island, rich natural and cultural, are numerous tourist attractions including: its fine sandy beaches, its archaeological remains, as the Temple of Ixchel, and historical sites such as the Finance Mundaka, and the Marine Park Garrafón, instead ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling in the area inhabited by hundreds of reef fish multi. The island has an important infrastructure of hotels, beach clubs that offer breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, and in the downtown area, a wide variety of shops where you can buy all kinds of souvenirs: beachwear, shirts and handicrafts made of wood and shell, as well as restaurants specializing in national and international cuisine, bars and nightclubs where you can enjoy music, reggae and Afro-Caribbean late into the night.
ISLA MUJERES
AROUND, AND ROADS FEATURED SITES
Route ecoarqueológica Isla Mujeres, Riviera Maya. From Isla Mujeres can take a ferry that will take you to the city of Cancun, where you can visit the archaeological site of El Rey, a former Mayan city where you can admire the remains of buildings, roads, squares and some murals. Then, the No. road. 307, visit Xcaret, 74 miles south of Cancun, a major ecotourism park has a beach area, a network of underground rivers, an aquarium, a dolphinarium, a butterfly, an orchid and an apiary for those who like to admire the flora and fauna of the region, the visit also includes a walk through its archaeological zone, as well as the recreation of a Mayan people. Continuing south on the same route, will reach Xpu-Ha, located 94 km. south of Cancun, beautiful and long beach surrounded by abundant vegetation, ideal for enjoying nature. Then you can visit Xel-Ha, 42 km south of Xcaret, one of the best places to practice snorkeling at its main shortcoming or its underground rivers. Within its facilities, with all services, you can also swim with dolphins and visit the remains of an ancient Mayan ceremonial center. Finally, on the same road No.. 307, will arrive in Tulum, 64 miles south of Playa del Carmen, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Among its most important buildings include: The Castle, the Temple of the Frescoes and the Temple of the Descending God.
ARCHEOLOGY
On Isla Mujeres find the remains of an archaeological site belonging to the Mayan culture, associated with the worship of the goddess of fertility.
Temple of Ixchel. It is located on the southern tip of the island. This is a small temple dedicated to Ixchel, Mayan goddess of fertility. It consists of a small shelf of limestone, which probably also was used as a beacon to guide ships that sailed for the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 17:00 pm.
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
On Isla Mujeres can visit the hull of an old hacienda, surrounded by beautiful gardens, which is said to have belonged to a pirate who made his refuge on the island to hide.
Finance Mundaka. It lies in the diversion to park and Zech Garrafón Bass, close to Playa boaters. The building is distinguished by its arch entrance, so conopial, on whose auction warns the caption "Hacienda Vista Alegre," a roundabout with its pool and stone benches with backs carved. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs.
ART
The most famous crafts of Isla Mujeres are the ornamental items made from marine products such as shells, snails and black coral, as well as handicrafts made of wood and Bejuco, the embroidery and hammocks woven huipiles, typical of Mayan regions, which may get in the stores of Av. Rueda de Molina, in the area of the center.
FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
On Isla Mujeres are carried out various celebrations throughout the year, among the most important are: the festivities for the anniversary of the discovery and the founding of the island, "in the months of March and August, respectively, the "Carnaval" festival which includes mobile conducting parades with dancing, music and the symbolic crowning of kings and queens, as well as the presentation of prizes to the best costumes and floats, the "National Marine Day," in June, including the completion of racing on foot around the island, the Columbus Day on October 12, and the "Day of the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of the island in December, whom is celebrated with a religious procession through the area of the Malecon.
BEACHES
The beaches of Isla Mujeres, washed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, are ideal for rest or to practice some water sports like windsurfing.
Playa Norte. It is located on the northern tip of the island, 1 km from the center of Isla Mujeres.
It is indicated for the beach to swim and enjoy the wonderful sunsets. His wave is medium, which allows practice various water sports.
Playa Paraiso. It is located 4.5 km south of downtown Isla Mujeres.
In this beach of soft waves can relax and enjoy the delicious delicacies prepared by the villagers.
Beach boaters. It is located 4.5 km south of Isla Mujeres by Av. Molina wheel. It's a fine sandy beach with a coastline resembles a natural pool, conducive to rest.
DIVING
On Isla Mujeres find a marine park and several areas of reefs ideal for practicing diving to depths greater than 10 m. Among the wide variety of marine animals that can see in this region include: sponges, snails, urchins, Manta, moray eels and sharks.
Garrafón National Park. It is located on the southern tip of the island, 6 km from center of Isla Mujeres, by Av. Rueda Medina. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 17:00 pm.
It has a magnificent coral reef where you can practice diving and snorkeling, while noting the great diversity of marine species that live there.
Manchones reef. It is located 8 km south of the pier of Isla Mujeres, near the southern tip of the island by boat.
Account with a bank of coral, 12 km long and 700 m wide, where you can dive while noting its great diversity of flora and fauna underwater.
Cave of the Sharks asleep. It is located east of Isla Mujeres, by the sea at this location, surrounded by coral formations, you can practice diving accompanied by advisers who tell you to look like the sharks that inhabit there.
The Farit. It is located north of Shark Islet, near the pier on Isla Mujeres.
It is an ideal place to practice diving and snorkeling for its depth, its clear waters and coral formations inhabited by a variety of fish.
Isla Contoy. It is located 30 km north of Isla Mujeres, by the sea.
You can go scuba diving while exploring the beautiful underwater world that lives in their coral reefs.
ISLA MUJERES ECOTOURISM
Isla Mujeres has protected areas ideal for ecotourism practice while discovering the great variety of flora and fauna that inhabit it.
Garrafón National Park. It is located on the southern tip of the island, 6 km from center of Isla Mujeres, by Av. Rueda Medina. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 17:00 pm.
In this place you can look at diverse populations of turtles and seabirds, as well as conducting photographic safaris.
Isla Contoy. It is located 30 km north of Isla Mujeres, by the sea.
This place is a natural sanctuary inhabited by hundreds of birds: cranes, frigates, pelicans and ducks rabihorcados, among other species, is ideal for organizing photographic safaris.
Tortugranja. It is located at street Zac Low s / n, near Playa Paraiso. In this place may hear some of the several species of turtles that inhabit the region, such as the Giant Sea Turtle, which reaches to spawn between the months of May through September, the eggs are placed subsequently in special pens that keep safe from predators.
FISHING
The waters of Isla Mujeres are ideal for practicing the sport fishing as you can capture copies of dorado, marlin and sailfish. The best season for fishing is between April and August, when they are also tournaments like the Grand Sport Fishing Tournament.
Playa Paraiso. It is a quiet beach, where you can practice the sport fishing of species such as dorado, sailfish, sierra, barracuda, tuna and marlin.
SURF
In the northern tip of the island will find a quiet beach waves, where strong winds that blow there make it possible to practice windsurfing.
Playa Norte. It is located on the northern tip of the island, 1 km from the center of Isla Mujeres. In this place can go windsurfing, there are service providers that rent the equipment needed to make this sport that combines the waves with air speed.
FUN AND LEISURE
On Isla Mujeres can visit one of the most beautiful water parks in the Mexican Caribbean, which has first class services.
Garrafón National Park. It is located on the southern tip of the island, 6 km from center of Isla Mujeres, by Av. Rueda Medina. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 17:00 pm.
On this site you can swim in a pool with beautiful ocean views, in addition to practice various water activities and entertainment. The park also has restaurants and a special area for relaxing and sunbathing.
NIGHT LIFE
On Isla Mujeres, you will find many bars where you can listen to live music and enjoy a good atmosphere. Among the most challenged are: La Pena Bar, located at Av. Guerrero, bohemian place with an ocean view; La Adelita, with over 150 varieties of tequilas, located at Av. Hidalgo, El Bar Fayne's very popular among tourists also located in the walker of Av. Hidalgo, Playa Sol, one of the best places on the beach, located at the beginning of Playa Norte, Av. Rueda Medina, the Sergio's Sports Bar, the only one with a pool, located at Av. Nicolás Bravo, and Tequila Sunrise, where you can listen to the best reggae groups on the island, located at the corner of Av. Hidalgo and Matamoros. It should be noted that Isla Mujeres is one of the most important stops for night cruises departing from Cancun.
TOURIST SERVICES
Isla Mujeres is communicated by sea-to-Cancun, via a ferry or the many boats that (every day and at different times) starting from its main dock at Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam, located north of Cancun, city with a major bus terminal where trucks operate from the line ADO, and an international airport, the second largest in Mexico, where arriving flights of lines such as: Aeromexico, Mexicana, American Airlines, Continental, British Airways Air Canada, Varig, KLM, among others.
Cancun International Airport. Located at the Cancun-Tulum highway, 5 km from the Hotel Zone and 8 km from the city center. It has service taxis and buses that lead to Cancun, the Hotel Zone and Playa del Carmen. Tel.: (998) 886 0028.
Bus Terminal (Cancun). It is located at Av. No. Uxmal. 23, Apple 2, Lot 19. Tel.: 01 (800) 702 8000.
NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Tourism Office of Isla Mujeres. Tel.: (998) 877 0307 and (998) 877 0767.
Red Cross. Tel.: (998) 877 0
Garrafón National Park. It is located on the southern tip of the island, 6 km from center of Isla Mujeres, by Av. Rueda Medina. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 17:00 pm.
In this place you can look at diverse populations of turtles and seabirds, as well as conducting photographic safaris.
Isla Contoy. It is located 30 km north of Isla Mujeres, by the sea.
This place is a natural sanctuary inhabited by hundreds of birds: cranes, frigates, pelicans and ducks rabihorcados, among other species, is ideal for organizing photographic safaris.
Tortugranja. It is located at street Zac Low s / n, near Playa Paraiso. In this place may hear some of the several species of turtles that inhabit the region, such as the Giant Sea Turtle, which reaches to spawn between the months of May through September, the eggs are placed subsequently in special pens that keep safe from predators.
FISHING
The waters of Isla Mujeres are ideal for practicing the sport fishing as you can capture copies of dorado, marlin and sailfish. The best season for fishing is between April and August, when they are also tournaments like the Grand Sport Fishing Tournament.
Playa Paraiso. It is a quiet beach, where you can practice the sport fishing of species such as dorado, sailfish, sierra, barracuda, tuna and marlin.
SURF
In the northern tip of the island will find a quiet beach waves, where strong winds that blow there make it possible to practice windsurfing.
Playa Norte. It is located on the northern tip of the island, 1 km from the center of Isla Mujeres. In this place can go windsurfing, there are service providers that rent the equipment needed to make this sport that combines the waves with air speed.
FUN AND LEISURE
On Isla Mujeres can visit one of the most beautiful water parks in the Mexican Caribbean, which has first class services.
Garrafón National Park. It is located on the southern tip of the island, 6 km from center of Isla Mujeres, by Av. Rueda Medina. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 17:00 pm.
On this site you can swim in a pool with beautiful ocean views, in addition to practice various water activities and entertainment. The park also has restaurants and a special area for relaxing and sunbathing.
NIGHT LIFE
On Isla Mujeres, you will find many bars where you can listen to live music and enjoy a good atmosphere. Among the most challenged are: La Pena Bar, located at Av. Guerrero, bohemian place with an ocean view; La Adelita, with over 150 varieties of tequilas, located at Av. Hidalgo, El Bar Fayne's very popular among tourists also located in the walker of Av. Hidalgo, Playa Sol, one of the best places on the beach, located at the beginning of Playa Norte, Av. Rueda Medina, the Sergio's Sports Bar, the only one with a pool, located at Av. Nicolás Bravo, and Tequila Sunrise, where you can listen to the best reggae groups on the island, located at the corner of Av. Hidalgo and Matamoros. It should be noted that Isla Mujeres is one of the most important stops for night cruises departing from Cancun.
TOURIST SERVICES
Isla Mujeres is communicated by sea-to-Cancun, via a ferry or the many boats that (every day and at different times) starting from its main dock at Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam, located north of Cancun, city with a major bus terminal where trucks operate from the line ADO, and an international airport, the second largest in Mexico, where arriving flights of lines such as: Aeromexico, Mexicana, American Airlines, Continental, British Airways Air Canada, Varig, KLM, among others.
Cancun International Airport. Located at the Cancun-Tulum highway, 5 km from the Hotel Zone and 8 km from the city center. It has service taxis and buses that lead to Cancun, the Hotel Zone and Playa del Carmen. Tel.: (998) 886 0028.
Bus Terminal (Cancun). It is located at Av. No. Uxmal. 23, Apple 2, Lot 19. Tel.: 01 (800) 702 8000.
NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Tourism Office of Isla Mujeres. Tel.: (998) 877 0307 and (998) 877 0767.
Red Cross. Tel.: (998) 877 0