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Punta Sur

Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Ranked #2 of 18 attractions in Isla Mujeres
4.5 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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New York City
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

great view of Cancun. Nice moped ride out to that location. More

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Kemptville
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This is a must visit for all travellers. You can say that you have been to the most eastern point in Mexico. The beer at the restaurant is not bad either. More

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Des Moines, IA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Nothing but beauty of the ocean and reefs here, how can you go wrong More

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Victoria, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

A great stop on your golf cart tour, pleaseant walk, beautiful views and time for a quick snack before snokeling at a close by bay, sorry I don't know the name but I was directed by a local. Best to travel with your onw masxk snorkel and fins and safe a few bucks. More

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Golden, Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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I am glad we visited Punta Sur at the beginning of our trip as it really puts the entire island into perspective- from the history, to culture and geography. The views are stunning. This is also the perfect place to stop if you are only touring the island for the day. We stopped at the restaurant and had beer and... More

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Toronto, Canada
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109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I biked around the island. It took about 40 minutes from downtown of Isal Mujeres. It is little park. I just walked round this area and looked the ocean. It was meaning for me that I biked the island from north end to south end. From Punta Sur road turned to north, I biked along the on the east. View... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We rented a golfcart and headed out to Punta Sur after reading about it here on Tripadvisor. One quick piece of advice, the sign for the entrance is not obvious, so when you get to the southernmost end of the island, look for a driveway where the road starts to turn back north. The actual entrance is about 50 yards... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I wouldn't go for a week over there, but it's so authentic in comparition to Cancun and other destination in that part of Yucatan. Fish, seviche is super cheap. people are poor here but yet extremely nice. More

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Essex, Maryland, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

zema beach club a must had a great time at the pools More

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CALIFORNIA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Wonderful experience....I arranged with a taxi driver to pick me up before dawn and head out to Punta Sur......where I watched the sunrise on the eastern most tip of Mexico More

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