Isla Mujeres, Mexico Isla Mujeres is perfect for families: calm Playa Norte beach, Turtle Farm, golf cart adventures, walkable downtown. 15-min ferry from Cancun.
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico 
Isla Mujeres, Mexico See Isla Mujeres in one day: 7 AM ferry from Cancun (15 min, ~$18 round-trip), golf cart rental (800-1200 pesos), Punta Sur, Playa Norte beach.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Isla Mujeres sites: Punta Sur Mayan ruins (30 pesos), downtown murals, Tortugranja turtle sanctuary, Playa Norte beach. Explore 7km island by golf cart ($40-60/day). Ferry from Cancun 30 mins.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Isla Mujeres beaches: Playa Norte is the best—calm turquoise water, white sand, amazing sunsets. Arrive before 10 AM. Ranked among Mexico's top beaches.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Cancun Airport to Isla Mujeres: Ground transport to Puerto Juarez terminal (25-30 min, $25-40), then Ultramar/Caribbean Express ferry (15-20 min, 180-200 pesos). Total: 2-3 hours.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Best day trips: Isla Contoy bird sanctuary (30km, limited permits), Tulum ruins (2hr), cenotes (1.5-2.5hr), Xcaret eco-park, Chichen Itza pyramid (3hr each way).
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Best Isla Mujeres activities: Playa Norte beach, snorkeling world's 2nd largest reef, Punta Sur sculpture museum. Visit Nov-Apr for best weather.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Living in Isla Mujeres: $1,500-2,500/month, rent from $470. Low crime due to boat-only access. 22,000 residents, Pueblo Mágico status, 20-min ferry to Cancun.
