What to do in Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is a slim 7-km island a 20-minute ferry from Cancún. Playa Norte regularly tops global "best beach" lists; the south end has Punta Sur cliffs and…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Isla Mujeres worth visiting?
Yes — it is the easiest island day trip from Cancún: twenty minutes by ferry to Playa Norte, golf carts, snorkeling, and sunset views back to the skyline. Catamaran tours make a full day of it.
What is the MUSA underwater museum?
A collection of hundreds of submerged sculptures between Cancún and Isla Mujeres that doubles as an artificial reef — visited by snorkel, dive, or glass-bottom boat.
Catamaran or ferry to Isla Mujeres?
The ferry is fastest and cheapest for exploring on your own; catamaran tours add open bar, lunch, and reef snorkel stops and handle the whole day for you.