What to do in Isla Mujeres?

Playa Norte, probably the most beautiful beach on Isla Mujeres

This is one of the most beautiful beaches on Isla Mujeres, or for many the most beautiful. Its white and soft sand stretches for approximately 1 km. In addition, the water will not be higher than your waist even if you walk far into the sea, and its calm waters will make this place suitable for the whole family. There is also a good selection of bars and restaurants along the entire beachfront, so you can relax on the sand, sunbathe and order a cocktail or one of the typical micheladas (beer with lemon juice, salt and spices).

Arrive in the south of Isla Mujeres to visit Garrafon Park

This ecopark is located at the southern end of the island, off the coast of Quintana Roo. You can get there by car, arriving at km 6 of the Garrafon Highway, or by asking about the tours that leave from the municipal capital of Isla Mujeres to this destination. What you will see is a spectacle of reefs and species of fish that accumulate in these shallow waters. You can also go kayaking, snorkeling or dive into its waters with dolphins. This park also offers a temazcal (traditional sauna) and a pool with panoramic views. You can also visit the cliffs of Punta Sur, a destination that we will talk about later among the things to do in Isla Mujeres.

Dive into the MUSA (Underwater Museum of Art)

Even if you don't usually have a special interest in museums, I think this one in particular is a must-see on Isla Mujeres. The Underwater Art Museum is made up of monumental works made of concrete and placed on the seabed, which you can appreciate by snorkelling, diving or in a boat with a transparent bottom. In total there are 500 works that make up an incredible experience, being able to swim through the monuments while submerging to a depth of about 8 meters.

Visit the Turtle Farm and help in its conservation

Not only do sea turtles come to the island to lay their eggs, but there is also a program for the protection and conservation of this species so that tourism does not affect their regular biological cycle. At the Turtle Farm you will find a turtle aquarium and good information to understand the importance of protecting these beautiful living beings, threatened by fishing nets and the destruction of their habitat.

Punta Sur, "the dawn of Mexico"

Lastly on this list of things to do in Isla Mujeres is Punta Sur, the easternmost place in Mexico, which makes it the first recipient of the sun's rays every morning. This is why the island's slogan is "the dawn of Mexico." Punta Sur is located near Garrafon Park, so after visiting it you can walk there and admire the cliff landscape that this place has. In addition, in this place you will find the ruins of the Temple of the Goddess Ixchel, which gave its name to the island as we saw at the beginning of this article.