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Isla Mujeres — Playa Norte (North Beach) / Punta Sur
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays when water is calm and shade is available, or late afternoon for softer light and cooler temperatures; avoid midday when tour boats and beach clubs crowd the area.
Budget tips
Playa Norte is free to access; Punta Sur charges a small entrance fee around 50–150 MXN and some attractions have extra fees, so bring cash and take the public Ultramar ferry roundtrip to save versus private boats.
Recommended for
Beach lovers, Snorkelers, Photography enthusiasts, Families
Plan your visit
Half day
About
Rychlá fakta: Powdery white sand and shallow, turquoise water make for unbelievably calm swimming conditions, while coral gardens just beyond wading depth reward snorkelers with colorful reef fish. Wind-sculpted cliffs and a solitary lighthouse offer dramatic sunset viewpoints, and coastal trails reveal sea turtle nesting spots plus a windblown sculpture park that surprises many visitors.
Hlavní zajímavosti: A shallow turquoise lagoon holds you like a warm, waist-deep pool for roughly 100 meters, the water so clear you can spot tiny blue crabs scuttling over powdered-sugar sand while vendors stroll by selling cold coconuts. On the rocky southern point a tiny stone shrine to the goddess Ixchel perches above about 20-meter cliffs, ringed by a dozen wind-scoured sculptures and sunbathing black iguanas that bob their heads whenever a boat's motor growls below.
Insider tips
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes for rocky points at Punta Sur.
- Arrive at Playa Norte before 10:00 AM for calm water and the best snorkeling off the north tip.
- Carry small bills and coins for vendors and the Punta Sur entrance, card acceptance is limited.
- Head to the Punta Sur cliff viewpoint at sunset for dramatic photos, avoid the central beach area if you want fewer people.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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