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Isla Mujeres Travel Blog

Local guides and stories about whale sharks, snorkeling, Isla Contoy, fishing and the island itself.

June 7, 2022

Contoy IslandIsla Contoy is an area declared a Natural Reserve and National Fauna Refuge since 1961. It is located north of Isla Mujeres and is an…

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June 1, 2022

The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is one of the three species of Sharks that feed through a water filtration mechanism, along with the Basking shark…

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September 13, 2021

Blue MarlinThe largest Billfish that can be caught while fishing in Isla Mujeres from March through August with female species reaching weights…

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September 10, 2021

There are beaches all around Isla Mujeres. The major beaches are on the north and west sides of Isla. Calm, turquoise waters and soft white sand…

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August 23, 2021

Lighthouse Reef (or El Farito Reef)It’s a little reef located 5 minutes away on a boat from the island, which literally has a lighthouse in the…

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July 31, 2021

The Yucatecan culture has a wide range of flavors, condiments, chili peppers, vegetables and for this reason the ancestral recipes are recognized…

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July 26, 2021

See & DoGolf carts are a very popular mode of transportation on Isla Mujeres and, on any given day, you’ll see caravans of carts tooling around the…

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July 19, 2021

8 years ago, in 2009 a monumental underwater contemporary museum of art called MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) was formed.On land, Mexico is widely…

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June 25, 2021

Snorkeling With Whale Sharks In Cancun Is An Experience Like No OtherThe greater Cancun region is home to several breathtaking natural wonders and…

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June 14, 2021

The Whale Sharks of Isla Mujeres… Every year, as the summer heat descends on the Yucatan peninsula. A truly amazing phenomenon happens to the…

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June 11, 2021

Time of the MayaIsla’s history dates back over 1500 years when it was part of the Maya province, Ekab. The island served as the sanctuary for the…

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