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Things To Do
Rent a Golf cart (or mountain bike) and roam around the island
This is the best way to explore the island! It costs around $50-70 USD to rent a golf cart for a whole day (gas included). Share one with your friends/family, each golf cart fits 4 people max.
Playa Norte
Often listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico and even the world, Isla Mujeres’ Playa Norte is a long stretch of white sand beach on the north side of the island and is all palm trees, incredibly soft sand, and bright water.
Cancún Underwater Museum
The Cancun Underwater Museum of Art, or MUSA, is made up of over 500 statues and various other structures and is located on the seafloor surrounding Isla Mujeres and Cancun.
Ixchel Ruins and Punta Sur
The Mayan goddess of Ixchel ruled over fertility, medicine, happiness, and the moon–so, you know, just a few important things in life! At the very edge of the island, on the tip of Punta Sur (literally “South Point”) sits the ruins of the temple of Ixchel, along with a few other Mayan ruins. The site itself is small–certainly nothing like the full-blown Mayan cities you can visit on the mainland–but the location itself is absolutely magnificent. In addition to being a temple, Punta Sur also served as a lighthouse and looking out over the rough, rocky coast.
Tortugranja (Turtle Sactuary)
This is a small sanctuary/aquarium for turtles! Tortugranja’s main purpose is to help baby turtles hatch and reach the Caribbean Sea safely. Additionally the farm is home to several turtles who cannot currently live safely in the wild. Tickets are 30 pesos/person.
Explore Downtown
Downtown Isla Mujeres is the area filled with vibrant colors, shops, and restaurants.
Sunset at Playa Sol
Playa Sol is located close to Playa Norte and to the boat jetty. This beach is especially great to watch the sunset! From Playa Sol, you can see the sunset on mainland Mexico, which makes for beautiful views.
Catamaran Trip
You can also find Catamaran tours that offers food and drinks. These are available all day and provides a nice option for a group activity.