An eight-kilometre island where the day is measured in ferries, golf carts and sunsets. Playa Norte, reefs, turtles and the slow rhythm Cancún doesn't have.
Day 1 — Arrival by Ferry
Ferry from Cancún to Isla Mujeres. Check in, first swim at Playa Norte and a sunset stroll along the malecón.
Day 2 — Playa Norte and Snorkeling
A full morning at Playa Norte, one of the calmest beaches in the Caribbean. Afternoon snorkeling at the El Farito reef.
Day 3 — The Island by Golf Cart
Tour the island by golf cart: Punta Sur and its cliffs, Garrafón park and a stop at the turtle farm.
Day 4 — A Slow Farewell
Breakfast by the sea, one last swim at Playa Norte and the ferry back to Cancún.
Where to stay — curated by XCAPR
- Hyatt Ziva Cancun — Family base in Cancún — minutes from the ferry terminal to the island
- Excellence Playa Mujeres — Adults-only base in Playa Mujeres — about 20 minutes to the island ferry
Experiences not to miss
- Playa Norte
- Reef snorkeling
- Punta Sur at sunrise
- Golf cart around the island
- Whale shark swim (June to September)
Practical tips
Best season: November to April. The ferry from Puerto Juárez takes about 20 minutes. The island is best explored by golf cart; book ahead in high season.
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