Sandy beach, For kids

Playa Norte is the most famous beach on Isla Mujeres and, for most visitors, also the best place for a swim on the whole island. The beach, approximately 700 metres long, curves around the northern tip of the island. It boasts fine, light-coloured sand, very shallow turquoise water and usually only minimal waves. We also include the neighbouring Playa Centro in this description; it is a little closer to the harbour but actually has exactly the…

Cliff

Punta Sur forms the rocky southern tip of Isla Mujeres and is the complete opposite of Playa Norte. You won’t find a sandy beach or calm waters for swimming here, but rather high cliffs, the waves of the Caribbean Sea, viewpoints and a path leading along the coast. Don’t come here primarily for the Mayan ruins or sculptures. The main reasons to visit are the cliffs and the sea views. Practical information   Admission …

City Quarter

The centre of Isla Mujeres, commonly known as El Centro, is situated at the northern end of the island, right next to the ferry terminal. It is not a typical town full of historical sights. The whole centre consists of just a few streets lined with restaurants, bars, hotels and souvenir shops. However, it is very convenient for visitors. From the ferry terminal, it takes just a few minutes to walk to the main pedestrian street, Avenida Miguel…

Coast

Garrafón Natural Reef Park is situated on the southern coast of Isla Mujeres, approximately 2 km from the Punta Sur viewpoint. It is not just a snorkelling spot, but a commercial adventure park featuring a swimming pool, a zipline, kayaks, refreshments and other activities. Tickets usually also include boat transport from Cancún. Garrafón is particularly worth a visit as a day trip from Cancún if you want to spend the whole day in one place…

Museum, Coast

MUSA, or the Museo Subacuático de Arte, is an underwater museum comprising more than 500 sculptures situated on the seabedat a depth of 8–10 metres between Cancún and Isla Mujeres. Don’t expect a traditional building or an attraction accessible from the beach. You can only reach the sculptures by boat as part of an organised snorkelling or diving trip. We recommend MUSA particularly to divers. When snorkelling, the sculptures remain quite…