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Isla Mujeres
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon to avoid ferry rush and get soft light for photos. Dry season, November to April, offers calmer seas and less rain for snorkeling.
Budget tips
Ferry roundtrip from Cancún costs about $10–15 USD, buy Ultramar tickets at the terminal or online and keep small pesos for vendors. No island entry fee; save money by renting a golf cart with friends or using local buses instead of guided tours.
Recommended for
Beach lovers, Snorkelers and divers, Couples, Families
Plan your visit
Half day to full day
About
Snabba fakta: A slender island of roughly 7 kilometers of coastline fits colorful neighborhoods, sandy beaches, and a lively snorkel scene into a space you can cross in an afternoon. Local life moves at scooter-and-golf-cart pace, with a turtle rescue center that releases hatchlings each season and an underwater sculpture museum with more than 500 pieces drawing divers.
Höjdpunkter: At the submerged museum you can drift above over 500 eerie, moss-flecked sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, watching parrotfish weave through human figures just below the surface. Night on the northern shore tastes like salt and grilled lime, vendors selling ceviche by lamplight while tiny hatchlings sometimes scurry across sugar-white sand toward the surf.
Insider tips
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen and a hat, shade is limited on the beaches.
- Arrive Playa Norte before 10am or after 4pm for photos with fewer people.
- Rent a golf cart first thing to get the best rate and avoid afternoon lines.
- Avoid souvenir stalls near the ferry, shop the mercado in the center for better prices.
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Practical info
Klicka för att boka en GRATIS guidad tur i Cancún, Mexico
Det bästa sättet att uppleva en stad med en lokal guide.
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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