On a recent visit to Cancun we visited Isla Mujeres.  Isla Mujeres, (the Island of Women) is located just eight miles across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun.  Isla Mujeres is 5 miles long and half a mile wide at its widest point. The downtown area (Centro) of Isla is just four by six blocks.  Historically, Isla Mujeres is a fishing village and though it is now thoroughly discovered by tourists it still retains its charm and tranquil atmosphere.

We departed the hotel zone from the Embarcadero Playa Linda located near the Observation Tower.  The round trip tickets were $15USD per person, we left at 10:00 am.  When you arrived at Isla Mujeres there are lots of people offering taxis, tours or rental vehicles.  No rental cars on the island, just golf carts, scooters & bicycles.  We rented a golf cart for the day with Rentadora Caribe; their office is across the street from the ferry terminal.  The golf cart full day rental was $45USD, driver’s license and a signature on their rental agreement was required.  Next stop, Zama Beach & Lounge located about 20 minutes east of the ferry terminal.  

Zama Beach is a fantastic place to soak up the sunshine, truly a hidden gem on Isla Mujeres. The amenities are outstanding – restaurant, bar, wait staff, music, toilets, showers, lockers, lounge chairs, umbrellas, massage cabana and the Caribbean sea – just add sunscreen, towel & a good book – the perfect day.  more phtots of Zama Beach Lounge

We left Zama Beach around 3:30pm and headed to the eastern most part of the Island.  There is a lighthouse and sculpture garden.  The views are spectacular.  It was time to head back along the Northern coast to return the golf cart.  We boarded the 4:30pm ferry back to Cancun.  It was a really fun day; we really enjoyed visiting Isla Mujeres & can’t wait to return.  click here for more photos