Isla Mujeres Traveler Articles -- Written for Travelers by Travelers

Background

Background  Here are some random thoughts on Isla... Overview:  The island itself is pretty... Last edited: February 22, 2012 Accommodations on Isla  The following list of accommodations is in no way exhaustive of all the many... Last edited: August 19, 2016 Introduction  Isla Mujeres is a 5 x 1/2 mile island off the coast of Cancun. Going there will... Last edited: January 18, 2015 Only in Isla Mujeres  Getting to Isla Mujeres is relati... easy.  After landing in Cancun you need to... Last edited: April 2, 2012 Trip Reports  TRIP REPORT POSTER TIME OF VISIT  HOTEL Mini Trip Report   Almostbrady 10/2016... Last edited: October 29, 2016 Whale Shark Tours  The Official Whale Shark season from mid May 15th to mid September.  There are... Last edited: June 23, 2011

	Transportation
Arriving & Departing  From Cancun airport to Gran Puerto Ferry terminal in Puerto Juarez  The... Last edited: September 4, 2016 Getting Around on Isla  GOLF CARTS Golf carts are a popular means of transportation on the island. Yes... Last edited: July 28, 2016 Maps  MapChick Isla Mujeres Hotel Location Map My Isla Map Isla Mujeres Net Maps Isla... Last edited: June 27, 2012

Things to Do

Things to Do  There is wonderful snorkling at Garrafon. If you want to island hop, you can... Last edited: February 8, 2011 "Must do" list  Want a great holiday but don't know where to begin? The trick to getting the... Last edited: March 6, 2015 Diving, Snorkeling, & Whale Shark Tours  Frequently visitors to Isla want to know about whom to contact for diving... Last edited: April 26, 2016 Events & Festivals  On the first Thursday of every month in the Zocolo (town square), the Isla... Last edited: March 29, 2013 Fishing  Questions about fishing come up often. Whom to contact? Where to go? Here are... Last edited: May 30, 2016 Isla is for kids  Isla is a great place to take kids.  The bayside beach on the north end of the... Last edited: May 17, 2013 Live Music  Links to Live Music While who is playing, what time they're playing, and where... Last edited: May 7, 2015 Things You Should Know  In no particular order...please feel free to add your own: Arriving: The cab... Last edited: November 14, 2011 Turtle Release  If you are on Isla from late August through early October, you may be fortunate... Last edited: May 15, 2014 Visiting Isla for the Day  There are a lot of things to do and see on Isla, even if you’re only here for... Last edited: August 20, 2015 Yoga on Isla   Meg DeClerck at Red Buddha Yoga and Wellness center.  Address: 22 Ave. Juarez... Last edited: April 25, 2016 Carey Dive Center  Scuba diving in Isla Mujeres, Mexico... Offering PADI courses from Open Water... Last edited: February 7, 2012 Garrafon Natural Reef Park    Below is info from Garrafon March 2014:   All the Garrafon options include... Last edited: June 17, 2014 Women's Beading Cooperative  When you are on Isla, be sure to visit the Isla Women's Beading Cooperative in... Last edited: February 12, 2015 Explore More:  Read traveler reviews on all Isla Mujeres Attractions

Dining Scene

Dining Scene  Isla Mujeres Restaurants are very varied and delightful.  They have Mexican... Last edited: April 28, 2011 Restaurants Closed in Oct  Isla Mujeres is a beautiful, charming place to visit any time of year... Last edited: December 4, 2012 Tipping Suggestions  !Hola! What a beautiful little slice of paradise is Isla Mujeres and how... Last edited: June 14, 2006 Explore More:  Read traveler reviews on all Isla Mujeres Restaurants

Mexico: For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money  The national currency of Mexico is the Mexican Peso;  and Banco de Mexico is... Last edited: July 20, 2016 Crossing the Border  Remember to keep the color departure/arrival form, if you lose it, you will... Last edited: January 26, 2016 Emergencies  Puerto Vallarta  When a car accident occurs in Puerta Vallarta all cars... Last edited: January 26, 2016 Important Phrases  Phrases and words that may be helpful to you while in Mexico include: The... Last edited: May 2, 2016 Telephones  52 (Five Two) is the International Country Code for calling Mexico. 00 (zero... Last edited: January 26, 2016 Tipping & Etiquette  GUIDE TO TIPPING IN MEXICO Tipping guidelines for Mexico are nearly the same... Last edited: June 26, 2016 Arrival at Mexico City airport  Benito Juarez airport (MEX) serving Mexico City is modern and efficient. There... Last edited: June 18, 2016 ATMS and Credit Cards  You can use a checking bankcard, credit card or debit card, and will find ATM's... Last edited: January 26, 2016 Bus Travel   If you travel by bus in Mexico you will have one of the most pleasant surprises... Last edited: January 26, 2016 Currency While in Mexico  Mexico’s national currency is the Peso.  Though some merchants both along the... Last edited: January 26, 2016 Driving in Mexico  Although Mexico is a big country, it can be easily travelled by car - if you... Last edited: November 23, 2015 Embassies & Consulates (US/Canada)  UNITED STATES United States Embassy in Mexico : Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col... Last edited: January 26, 2016 Phoning Abroad  There are "locales"  (or locations) for calling long distance that use VOIP... Last edited: January 26, 2016 Police Stops  If you are stopped by the police, do your best not to hand over your original... Last edited: January 27, 2016 Public Safety & Security  Concerns for safety and security in Mexico have risen steadily over the past... Last edited: October 16, 2011 Renta de Autos, or Car Rental In Mexico  There appears  to be some question regarding car rental and driving in Mexico... Last edited: January 27, 2016 Timeshare and Consumer Complaints   The following is from Profeco, the Mexican Governments Consumer Agency for... Last edited: March 25, 2016