Isla Mujeres translating into the "Island of Women” is a sleepy little island in the Caribbean Sea, 13 kilometers off the coast from Cancún. It boasts famous beaches such as Playa Norte, luxury resort hotels and is a paradise for snorkeling and scuba diving on the surrounding coral reefs. At Punta Sur, the southern tip, there are interesting sights to visit such as the lighthouse and the remains of a Mayan temple of Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of fertility and medicine. They named the island ‘Isla Mujeres’ because they found a lot of idols of the goddess. Very close to the temple is the ‘Tortugranja’ or sea turtle sanctuary. Garrafon Natural Reef Park or the adventure park Parque de Los Sueños offers a lot of activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and ziplining over the Caribbean Sea. You can as well take private catamaran cruises, fishing trips, snorkeling boat trips.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico charms its visitors with its low key ambiance, sparkling waters, coral reefs, sugar sand beaches, leaning palm trees and rich wildlife with whale sharks and giant iguanas. Playa Norte is considered one of the top beaches in the Caribbean and for a good reason. It is walking distance from the ferry, along the pedestrian street, Avenida Hidalgo, lined with restaurants and shops. You can also go to Playa Posada, which runs along the west side of town. The more secluded beaches, such as Playa Paraiso, Playa Lancheros and Playa Indios are located on the west side of Isla Mujeres facing Cancún, mid-island near Hacienda Mundaca. The rest of the beaches on the east side are rocky and not appropriate for swimming due to strong currents.
Quintana Roo is one of the 31 states of Mexico well known for its beautiful regions. Visit Cancun and swim at the beautiful reefs while you will be dazzled by the magical nightclubs at Zone Hotelera. Tulum is also a magical city with ancient Magia ruins while at Playa del Carmen you will feel that you will not want to leave. The island of Isla Mujeres, Isla Holbox, and Cozumel is ideal for island hopping! Puerto Morelos is also an ideal destination for diving at its reef. The Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka’an is a must-visit destination, as it is a sanctuary of wildlife with beautiful ancient ruins.
Mexico is a country in the southern portion of North America, bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Palm-fringed beaches, chili-spiced cuisine, steamy jungles, teeming cities, fiesta fireworks, Frida’s angst: Mexico conjures up diverse, vivid dreams. And the reality lives up to them.
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