The town is filled with shopping malls, amazing beaches and restaurants. Once all the day visitors leave, the island literally falls asleep. If you are looking for a relaxing place to visit Isla Mujeres is the best place to go. Shop before 6pm however because the merchants close shop.



The island has a history that will impress you. Marauding buccaneers and pirates frequented this island at one time. During the 15th century Francisco Hermandex, a Spanish butcher came to the isle looking for slaves in which he would put to work in his Cuban mines. According to history Spanish people were working to destroy the native population.

The island was dubbed the ?Isle of Women? because all slaves found were statues. The statues were of women. Mayan Legend tells us that the island was used for Mayan fertility, where ceremonies took place. The older generation of people on the island are from the Mayan descents and these people can fill you in on the details.

Isla Mujeres has been recently populated, filled with anglers. Then the construction of Cancun took place, which opened more opportunities. The builders worked along the Mayan Riviera. Today people enjoy visiting the island to enjoy time on the beach. There are several hotels for lodging, including five star hotels. Many of the hotels are near the ferry docks.

In two hours, visitors can walk on every single street in Isla. Many of the islanders use golf carts to ride around the town. Some of the people use bore motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and trucks and cars of course. Once you get off the ferry, you are in the town of Isla.

On the left side of the area are sandy beaches, stores and dining areas. The tourist zone is in this area too. Some of the popular places to visit are the Calles Street, which runs east to west in downtime. It intersects however with other streets where you will find shopping malls and dining. Hidalgo Avenue is a tourist street, which is made of cobblestone where pedestrians walk along the road past restaurants and boutiques.

Whilst Isla Mujeres is a small island, it has plenty of restaurants where seafood is served each day. Anglers bring in fresh seafood daily and the prices are quite cheap.

Children will enjoy eating hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and other tasty food while you dine at the restaurants. The restaurants are near town. Supermarkets are nearby on the east side of Isla. Mexican food is served hot at the small restaurants all over town.

If you are looking for a relaxing vacation spot, take a trip to Isla Mujeres!