Tropical island activities and quaint shops
Earthtourist Says: Beaches are child friendly, with whites sands and shallow water without big waves. Snorkeling can be learned safely, or more experienced swimmers can take any number of snorkeling or diving tours available. Hanging out on the beach and soaking up the sun is another option....
Vistalmar: Basic accomodations in an excellent location
Earthtourist Says: When I stayed here I was felt very relaxed and the balcony overlooked the public beach and park area as well as part of the boat docking area. It was a few steps from restaurants, and the shopping district. It was very inexpensive to stay there.
COOL Gelato/.IceCream/Helados: Best Ice Cream on the Island (Possibly the planet)
snorklebum Says: Up at the other place, with the appropriate name of Cool Ice Cream, there are also extras. The owner, a cute and charming Peruvian woman, is also an artist and they feature her custom jewelry and oils and prints by several Isla painters. No coffee or internet, but you can...
Earthtourist Says: Getting to Mujeres is simple and cheap. The city bus service to Puerto Juarez where the ferry leaves every hour all day, costs less than a dollar from anywhere in Cancun. The front window of the bus will indicate if it goes to Puerto Juarez. Taxis are cheap, too. The ferry...
coboheme Says: Coming off the ferry from Cancun, you are assaulted by many vendors asking if you want to go on their special snorkel trips. BE CAREFUL! Some are probably good, but you get what you pay for. My friends and I took a 'special rate' trip. Supposedly three stops for the...
Earthtourist Says: The far western point of the island has some good snorkeling, but can be dangerous. There is a rocky point that juts out into the sea where waves from the north crash and spray against. On the south side there are coral reefs with sea life of many kinds, including colorful...
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Drop by the Soggy Peso for a drink and a bite to eat. Sunday is BBQ ribs day. The owner smokes them all night Sat. night and they are fall off the bone great!
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Ferries run regularly and are accessible from Cancun by frequent bus service or taxi. You can get there from the middle of Cancun business area by bus for under $2 round trip and the 20 minute ferry...
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