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Isla Mujeres, México

1 mi) off the Yucatán Peninsula coast in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. In the 2010 census, the namesake town on the island had a population of 12,642.

Type IslandPopulation 12,642

Why go

  • Island off the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
  • Served by Isla Mujeres National Airport (ISJ).

History

Isla Mujeres is an island where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) off the Yucatán Peninsula coast in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. In the 2010 census, the namesake town on the island had a population of 12,642. The town is the seat of Isla Mujeres Municipality. It is located within the Eastern Standard Time Zone, which is UTC-5.

Where to stay

Blvd. Kukulcan km 09, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico · grandfiestamericana.com
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predio14 av perimetral poniente, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hotelcasaazulmaya.com
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Adolfo López Mateos S/N Manzana 1, Lote 5, SM, Playa Norte, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · privilegehotels.com
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Islote El Yunque, Zazil-ha s/n, Centro - Supmza. 001, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hotelmiareefislamujeres.com
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CARRETERA EL GARRAFON #KM 20 L.20 ZONA 8 FRACC. MAR TURQUESA, 77400 Q.R., Mexico · infohotellajoya.com.mx
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Playa Norte Centro S/N, Centro, 77400 Q.R., Mexico · ixchelbeachhotel.com
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Avenida Rueda Medina 280, SM 2, MZ 88, LOTE 7 Y 8, Bahía, 77409 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · bahiatolok.com
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Av Juárez, Aeropuerto, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hotels.cloudbeds.com
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km 4.5 carretera al parque el Garrafon Fraccionamiento Mar Turquesa, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · mariaskankin.com
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Carretera Sac Bajo No. 046 Lt. 5 Mz. 072, Carr. Sac Bajo, SM 07, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · beloislamujeres.com
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Carr. Sac Bajo, Fraccionamiento Lagunamar, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · fiestamericanatravelty.com
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Fracc. Mundaca, Supermanzana 8 Manzana 117 L22, La Gloria, 77503 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · azuleaislamujeres.com
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Av Rueda Medina MZ 8, Colonia centro, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · bahiachacchi.com
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SM 002, Supermanzana Carratera Manzana 116 L 15, Aeropuerto, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hotels.cloudbeds.com
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Blvd. Kukulcan KM 8.5, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico · krystalgrand-cancun.com
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Miguel Hidalgo 13, Centro - Supmza. 001, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hidalgoboutiquerooms.com
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Abasolo 10, Centro, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hotelmarcianitoisla.com
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Miguel Hidalgo Supermanzana 1 Manzana 18 Lote 14, Colonia Centro, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hotelplazaalmendros.com
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Av Nicolás Bravo 2, Centro, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · rocamar-hotel.com
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Avenida Rueda Medina, Playa Norte Manzana 1, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · cuxosandcharlies.com
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Av Juárez 25, Centro - Supmza. 001, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · themermaidandthepearlboutiquehotel.com
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Av Rueda Medina No. 15-A, Centro - Supmza. 001, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hotelposadadelmar.mx
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Street Hidalgo 110, Centro - Supmza. 001, 77500 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · belmarislamujeres.com
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Isla Mujeres Q.R MX, Av Juárez entre Bravo y Allende, Centro - Supmza. 001, 77400 Centro, Q.R., Mexico · casabarco.mx
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Blvd. Kukulcan Lote 7-Mz 51, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico · hyatt.com
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Carretera Garrafon-Vista Alegre, Supermanzana 007 Manzana 63 Lote 1, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · marriott.com
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Av. Francisco I. Madero 8, Centro - Supmza. 001, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico · hotelisleno.mxhotel.site
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Av Juárez 1, Aeropuerto, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico
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Av. Perimetral Ote. Supermanzana 004 Manzana 091 L 003, SL 02, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico
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Jesús Martínez Ross Manzana 96 Lote 26, Salinas, 77400 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico
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Restaurants & places to go

Breakfast, Lunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:00 · 117 Av. Perimetral Oriente, Isla Mujeres, 77402 · mayakita.com
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Mexican, Seafood, Sandwich, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 2 Av Rueda Medina Supermanzana 2, Isla Mujeres, 77400 · islandyogapilates.com
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Asian, Sushi, Thai, Seafood, Noodles, Mexican, Fish, Fine Dining, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 16:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · Lotes 4, 5… · asiacaribe.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th-Tu 13:00-22:00; We off · Avenida Adolfo López Mateos, Isla Mujeres, 77400 · instagram.com
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Sushi, Thai, Seafood, Noodles, Fish, Chinese, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 16:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · Lote 5 Miguel Hidalgo, 77400 · asiacaribe.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Su 07:00-11:00 Features: outdoor seating · Isla Mujeres, 77402 · geyser.fund
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Churro, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 · Avenida Adolfo López Mateos, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant · Isla Mujeres, 77400 · facebook.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway, step-free access
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · Carretera al parque el Garrafon, Isla Mujeres, 77400 · lorettas.mx
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Hot Dog, Burger, Fries, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-02:00 · Avenida Adolfo López Mateos, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · Avenida Benito Juárez, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · Avenida Rueda Medina, Isla Mujeres, 77403
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-21:45 Features: outdoor seating
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · Payo Obispo
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:00; We closed Features: air conditioning · Calle Pargo, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Miguel Hidalgo, Isla Mujeres
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Bagel, Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options
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Italian Pizza, Italian, Grill, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Italian restaurant
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-00:00
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 20:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · Avenida Guerrero
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 17:30-22:30; Su 10:30-22:30 · 690 Rueda Medina · m.facebook.com
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Burger, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-22:00 · Avenida Adolfo López Mateos, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 24/7 · Calle Jesús Martínez Ross, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · 16 Lote 3 Miguel Hidalgo, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Tacos, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-20:00 · Avenida Adolfo López Mateos, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · javiscantina.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00 (closed in low season) · Calle Zazil-Ha, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Mediterranean, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 · 21 lot 2 Avenida Guerrero, 77400
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:00-17:00 · Avenida Benito Juárez, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Seafood, Regional, Fish, Mexican, Local, Restaurant · Seafood/Regional restaurant · 13 Miguel Hidalgo
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Fast Food · fast food
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Bagel, Deli, Cake, Ice Cream, Local, Mexican, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options · Madero, 77400
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Mexican, Restaurant · night tacos
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:30 · Calle Jesús Martínez Ross, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-22:00 · Avenida Adolfo López Mateos, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:30-22:30; Tu off; We-Su 17:30-22:30 · Calle Jesús Martínez Ross, Isla Mujeres, 77400
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · 77400 La Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Мексика
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Cancún International Airport (CUN) 25 km to the centre
Carretera Cancún-Chetumal Km 22, 77565 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 43 airlines (AeroMéxico, Volaris, Delta Air Lines, Birmingham European…) · direct flights to 78 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Mexico City, Boston, New York… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 43 airlines, 78 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Isla Mujeres National Airport (ISJ) 2.2 km to the centre
Isla Mujeres, ROO, MX — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Terminal Isla Mujéres
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre
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Terminal Maritima de Isla Mujeres
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
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Ultramar
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre
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Terminal Punta Sam
Ferry terminal · 7 km from the centre · Ultracarga
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Puerto Sam
Ferry terminal · 7.1 km from the centre
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Terminal Marítima Ultramar
Ferry terminal · 9.1 km from the centre · Ultramar
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Ultracarga - Punta Sam - Isla Mujeres
Ferry route · Ultracarga
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Ultramar-Isla Mujeres-Cancún (Playa Tortugas)
Ferry route · Ultramar
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Ultramar-Cancún (Playa Caracol)-Isla Mujeres
Ferry route · Ultramar
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Ultramar-Puerto Juárez-Isla Mujeres
Ferry route · Ultramar
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Xcaret - Cancún - Isla Mujeres
Ferry route · Xcaret
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Ultramar-Playa Tortugas-Playa Caracol
Ferry route · Ultramar
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Isla Mujeres National Airport (ISJ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Isla Mujéres, 2.9 km); routes include Ultracarga - Punta Sam - Isla Mujeres, Ultramar-Isla Mujeres-Cancún (Playa Tortugas), Ultramar-Cancún (Playa Caracol)-Isla Mujeres.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Isla Mujeres, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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