Isla Mujeres Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Activities
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Spanish Phrases
Guidebooks
-
Fodor's Los Cabos
Trade Paperback
Photo: BRUCE HERMAN/Mexico Tourism Board
Once a small fishing village, colorful Isla Mujeres has become a favorite for travelers seeking natural beauty, island serenity, and a slower pace of life—all without compromising its cultural traditions. Winter months offer excellent sportfishing, and the calm surrounding waters are great for snorkeling and swimming year-round.
Isla Mujeres Hotels
There are several Internet-based rental agencies that can help you rent a home on the island: www.islabeckons.com, for example, lists fully equipped apartments...read more
Isla Mujeres Restaurants
Dining on Isla is a casual affair, and much more affordable than in neighboring Cancún. Restaurants tend to serve simple food like seafood, pizza...read more
Things To Do in Isla Mujeres
To get your bearings, picture the island as a long...read more
Travel Deals in Isla Mujeres
- $79-$85 -- Riviera Maya 4-Star All-Inclusive Resort, 55% Off BookIt.com
- $110 & up -- San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Hotel, Save $150 Expedia
- $399 & up -- Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Beach Escapes w/Air Vacation Express
- $1099 -- Balcony on New Ship to Curacao MSC Cruises
- $7 & up -- Car Rentals across Mexico CarRentals.com
Isla Mujeres Experiences
-
Getting away from the crowd: Although Isla Mujeres is just across the bay from Cancún, the peace and quiet make it seem like another universe... Read more
-
Ixchel (ee-shell) is a principal figure in the pantheon of Mayan gods. Sometimes called Lady Rainbow, Ixchel is the goddess of childbirth, fertility... Read more
-
The name Isla Mujeres means "Island of Women," although no one knows who dubbed it that. Many believe it was the ancient Maya, who were said... Read more
-
The ancient salt mines in Isla's interior were worked during the Post-Classic period of Mayan history (roughly AD 1000-1500). Salt was an important... Read more
-
El Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is often described as a Mexican version of Halloween, but it's much more than that. The festival... Read more
-
The underwater caverns off Isla Mujeres attract reef sharks, a dangerous species. Once the sharks swim into the caves they enter a state of relaxed... Read more
News & Features
-
News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
-
Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City.... Read more
-
Travel Tips
Summertime is practically synonymous with road trips.... Read more
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
· Travel Planner
·Weather
Now
85.6° F Mostly Cloudy 79% HumidityCheck historic weather for your trip dates
Arriving:Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
· Forums Trip Reports
-
Day 1
Arrived on direct flight from Denver, luckily it was an easy travel day. Read more -
Hi there! Read more
·Mexico Forum
-
We head to the Riviera Maya on the 31st of May. Read more
