mojitoes being made at El Veradero
XANADU ISLA MUJERES MEXICO
a perfect morning: coffee and banana bread
Our roomA relaxed Island
Isla Mujeres is a 5 mile island across the Bay of Women from cancun. There are plenty of things to do here, such as explore, play in the water, swim with dolphins, visit a turtle sanctuary, salsa dance;P, or build sand castles! You can still see the remains of an enormous estate, "Hacienda Mundaca" built by a lovesick pirate hoping to win the heart of a local girl. Entrance is 1usd to see the ruins and some local wildlife.
For sunbathing, windsurfing and swimming, get to the north beach, and for "pretty decent" snorkeling, El Garrafon National Park, on the island's southern tip is best. Park entry is around 10 usd.The bathrooms are clean and renting equipment, including towels, is easy. Or you can lie on the shady beach in a hammock listening to local musicians. We skipped this, but it seems like it may be a good family day.
Or you might want to check out Puerto Morelos which also has a coral reef that has been declared a national park, and a bit more intact. You can book a two-hour trip to the reef for around 20usd. Well, I am home. It's a cold winter....I think of just 2 weeks ago lying on the beach getting a massage...*sigh.
If you walk down the street toward the south beach, right as the road ends, walk a little bit and you will see a canopy and massage table. The cost is 25 usd for half an hour and it's great!
