Isla
Mujeres
Isla
Mujeres is a small, picturesque island only about 4 miles long and
half a mile wide off the coast of Cancun. The island can be reached by
boat or ferry. Many boats leave from the Hotel Zone docks in Cancun,
or there are ferries at Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam.
The island is has a special reputation for having especially talented
jewelry makers. There is also a wide variety of arts and crafts offered
by local artists. Isla Mujeres is ideal for dining on fresh seafood, fresh
caught daily and served at the area restaurants.
It is about 8 miles northeast of Cancún. It is 4.3 miles long and 2,100
feet wide. Because of the island's small size, transportation on Isla
Mujeres consists primarily of taxis or golf carts and moped scooters.
half a mile wide off the coast of Cancun. The island can be reached by
boat or ferry. Many boats leave from the Hotel Zone docks in Cancun,
or there are ferries at Puerto Juarez and Punta Sam.
The island is has a special reputation for having especially talented
jewelry makers. There is also a wide variety of arts and crafts offered
by local artists. Isla Mujeres is ideal for dining on fresh seafood, fresh
caught daily and served at the area restaurants.
It is about 8 miles northeast of Cancún. It is 4.3 miles long and 2,100
feet wide. Because of the island's small size, transportation on Isla
Mujeres consists primarily of taxis or golf carts and moped scooters.
In
Pre-Columbian times the island was sacred to the Mayan moon goddess, Ix
Chel. When the Spanish arrived
here in the 16th century they named it "Isla Mujeres" meaning "Island of Women" because of the many cult
images of the moon goddess here.
There was a small Mayan temple on the south tip of the island, however in 1988 Hurricane Gilbert caused
extensive damage to it, leaving most of the foundation and a very small portion of the temple.
The island is popular with day trippers, but activity quiets down in the evening after the tour groups leave.
There are numerous places to eat fresh seafood, as well as Maya cuisine. Hotel prices vary from cheap to
very expensive at the resorts on the southwest end such as Hotel Villa Rolandi. On the east is the Caribbean
Sea with a strong surf and rocky coast, and on the west the skyline of Cancún is seen across the clear
waters. On the north end is Isla Town and Hidalgo Street, where many shops and restaurants are located.
Also located on the north end is a famous beach called Playa del Norte, which has recovered quickly since
Hurricane Wilma hit the area in 2005.
Isla Mujeres is located close to one of many coral reefs, and the area is popular for its snorkeling and scuba
diving. Isla Mujeres is also home to a population of sea turtles. Because of the recent endangerment of sea
turtles in the area, a facility was set up on the southern end of the island for the rehabilitation and breeding of
them. This facility is open to the public.
here in the 16th century they named it "Isla Mujeres" meaning "Island of Women" because of the many cult
images of the moon goddess here.
There was a small Mayan temple on the south tip of the island, however in 1988 Hurricane Gilbert caused
extensive damage to it, leaving most of the foundation and a very small portion of the temple.
The island is popular with day trippers, but activity quiets down in the evening after the tour groups leave.
There are numerous places to eat fresh seafood, as well as Maya cuisine. Hotel prices vary from cheap to
very expensive at the resorts on the southwest end such as Hotel Villa Rolandi. On the east is the Caribbean
Sea with a strong surf and rocky coast, and on the west the skyline of Cancún is seen across the clear
waters. On the north end is Isla Town and Hidalgo Street, where many shops and restaurants are located.
Also located on the north end is a famous beach called Playa del Norte, which has recovered quickly since
Hurricane Wilma hit the area in 2005.
Isla Mujeres is located close to one of many coral reefs, and the area is popular for its snorkeling and scuba
diving. Isla Mujeres is also home to a population of sea turtles. Because of the recent endangerment of sea
turtles in the area, a facility was set up on the southern end of the island for the rehabilitation and breeding of
them. This facility is open to the public.
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