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  Isla Mujeres Mexico, Travel to Isla Mujeres Quintana Roo
To visit Isla Mujeres, is to visit the most idyllic spot in the Caribbean, favored not only for the wonderful weather and stunning views, but also for the hospitable atmosphere experienced from the moment the ferry comes into dock.
Isla Mujeres is located off the coast of Cancun, separated from the mainland by a small 7-mile strait, and even though it is incredibly close to this busy city, life on the island remains peaceful and slow-paced.
Isla's best beaches are on the northern most tip of the island, near the downtown area, and the pristine sea that surrounds them is as calm as a giant swimming pool.
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  Travel Isla Mujeres Mexico Map Isla Mujeres Travel Discounts
Isla Mujeres is a privileged place with a unique natural and cultural wealth in Mexico.
Isla Mujeres is inexpensive to lodge but, with Cancun features and a slow pace and relaxing environment.
Isla Mujeres will feature 36 holes of ecologically-friendly championship golf — designed by Greg Norman, with carefully crafted water holes, hills, jungles, roughs, bunkers, greens and other elements of the courses utilizing a re-arrangement of the site’s native plants, trees and other indigenous foliage.
www.mexico.us /islamujeres.htm   (667 words)

  
  Isla Mujeres - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isla Mujeres is the name of a small island, as well as the town on that island, a short distance off the coast of the north east of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Caribbean Sea.
Isla Mujeres is one of the eight municipalities of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.
Isla Mujeres is located close to one of the many coral reefs.
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 isla mujeres beachfront condos for sale
Without a doubt, Isla Mujeres most valuable treasures are its turqouise, crystal-claer waters, fascinating marine life, and white sands that set the stage for spectacular sunsets that seem to come straight out of farytales.
Ambitious projects are underway to support the development of Isla Mujeres and among them is the pedestrian zone in the center part of Isla Mujeres, the remodeling of Mundaca Park and the Turtle Farm.
Isla Mujeres is a diamond that has been found and is in the polishing process so that its gradeur and full splendor can shine through.
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 Isla Mujeres Activities - Activities and Attractions in Isla Mujeres Mexico   (Site not responding. Last check: )
At Isla Mujeres we have everything, and thanks to the location of the island, the bay is perfect for sailboats that come year round, many of them to take part in its famous regattas, where the crews can demonstrate their abilities and skills.
Isla Mujeres has been home to the giant sea turtles that lay their eggs on its soft sand from May to September.
Isla Mujeres' turtle farm is located on the southern part of the island, and supported by Mexican government and private funds.
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 Isla Mujeres Mexico Travel Info : TravelYucatan.com
Isla Mujeres is a small beautiful island located a short ferry ride from Cancun.
Isla Mujeres is easy to get to and many people visit just for the day.
Isla Mujeres has most of the same stuff you see in tourist shops on the mainland except for one distinct advantage; stuff is cheaper on Isla Mujeres than the mainland.
www.travelyucatan.com /isla_mujeres_mexico.php   (1304 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Isla Mujeres is relaxed and unpretentious; the setting is pure magic.
Isla Mujeres (population 13,500) seems to defy change, even though its swanky neighbor has spurred the development of some visitor attractions that have spruced up the island's very "bohemian" ambiance.
Isla Mujeres is home to simple shops, a few restaurants, some funky bars, an occasional brightly painted clapboard house, and the Plaza Municipal.
www.advantagemexico.com /cancun/isla_mujeres.html   (682 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres, Isla Mujeres Vacations - www.bestday.com
Isla Mujeres is a serenely calm spot encircled by waters of different shades of blue and green.
Isla Mujeres got its name from The Conqueror Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba, who was reportedly impressed by the large number of female figurines he found in temples on the island.
The most frequented and highly recommended beaches are located on the north tip of Isla Mujeres, where the shallow beaches of crystal clear waters are calm with beautiful coral reefs at short distance from the beach.
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 Isla Mujeres Mexico Hotel :: Isla Mujeres Hotel Map Real Estate Weather
Isla Mujeres Cancun is the name of a small island, as well as the town on that island, a short distance off the coast of the north east of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Caribbean Sea.
Isla Mujeres is one of the eight municipalities of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.
Isla Mujeres Hotel, Isla Mujeres Resort, Bed and Breakfast, Condos and Villas, Inns, RV and Trailer Parks,...
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 Isla Mujeres
Tours to Isla Mujeres from Cancun and the Riviera Maya, and tours to area attractions departing from Cancun if you are staying on Isla Mujeres.
He landed on the Isla de las Mujeres, to which he gave this name because the idols he found there, of the goddesses of the country, "Ixchel" and her daughters and daughter-in-law's "Ixchebeliax", "Ixhunie", "Ixhunieta", only vestured from the girdled down, and having the breast uncovered after the manner of the Indians.
Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is a casual, laid-back refuge from the conspicuously commercialized action of Cancún, visible across a narrow channel.
www.docancun.com /isla-mujeres.htm   (1579 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres hotels, activities ferry schedule scuba diving
Isla Mujeres is only 5 miles long and 1/2 mile wide as you can see by the aerial photos of Isla Mujeres.
Isla Mujeres is a fishing village and though it is now discovered by tourists it still retains it's charm and tranquil atmosphere.
The property is actually situated on a private, tiny islet connected to the mainland of Isla Mujeres by a lengthy pier.
www.seamonkeybusiness.com /isla_mujeres_riviera_maya.htm   (1250 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres
Visiting Isla Mujeres is like discovering a magic world which all visitors would like to call their second home.
Isla Mujeres is fascination at first sight, since no one escapes from the natural beauty of the island and the charm of the Caribbean.
On Isla Mujeres, many different worlds are combined by a common factor: the genuine flavor of the Mexican Caribbean.
www.isla-mujeres.com.mx /english/introduction.htm   (138 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres
Situated in Mujeres Bay five miles north of Cancun, Isla Mujeres offers a relaxing slow-paced atmosphere in sharp contrast to that found in its cross bay neighbor.
Situated at a depth of sixty feet off the coast of "Isla", The Cave of the Sleeping Sharks attracts seasoned divers to view a natural enigma as sharks need to be moving constantly for their breathing process.
Isla Contoy, a wildlife refuge, is close to Isla Mujeres.
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 Tortugranja Isla Mujeres   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Isla Mujeres is the ancestral hatching ground for the giant sea turtles who lay their eggs in the soft sand every May through September.
The eggs are placed in pens to keep them safe from predators and the newly hatched turtles are placed in tanks until the are released into the wild by the local school children.
The Isla Mujeres Turtle Farm is located on Sac Bajo and is funded by the Mexican Government and donations.
www.islamujeresonline.com.mx /tortugranja.htm   (114 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres Adventure   (Site not responding. Last check: )
For the sailors who love the feel of the wind and saltwater in their face, or just indulge yourself and relax in a sightseeing tour throughout Isla Mujeres surroundings, enjoying a fresh glass of wine with the impressive beauty of the sunset.
ISLA MUJERES is famous for its extraordinary diving sites, especially El Garrafon, Farito and Manchones.
CONTOY island is located north of Isla Mujeres, 23 nautical miles north of Cancun and one hour and fifteen minutes by boat.
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 Isla Mujeres Mexico Travel Guide
Isla Mujeres is a small, calm island located to the north of Cancun.
Isla Mujeres has interesting natural sites and is surrounded by an attractive underwater diver's paradise perfect for sea adventures.
Isla Mujeres' efficient tourist infrastructure includes 1 to 5-star hotels, approximately 1200 rooms, a convention center, cultural center, travel agencies, banks, hospitals, money exchange offices, marinas, dive shops, beach clubs, bicycles, mopeds and golf cart rentals.
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 Isla Mujeres map
Isla Mujeres is only a 20-minute boat ride from Cancun, but it couldn't be more different.
You won't find rows of high-rise hotels and giant nightclubs; most hotels in Isla are small, and the streets are almost empty after midnight.
If you are staying in Cancun, Isla Mujeres is a fantastic day-trip.
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Isla Mujeres measures only 5 miles long and 1/2 mile wide with narrow streets and relatively small hotels and restaurants creating a casual and intimate feeling.
Visitors to Isla Mujeres are attracted to the relaxed pace of life here where they can leave the stress behind and enjoy the sun and sea.
Isla Mujeres is easily accessible by air due to the numerous daily flights to the Cancun Airport followed by a 20 minute express ferry ride from the mainland right onto the Isla beach.
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 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Isla Mujeres at Epinions.com
When I think of places like Isla Mujeres, I think of a lot of words to describe the place: of course "laid back" is foremost in my thoughts, because that's the single-word bare essence of the place.
Isla Mujeres is one of those places that's jam packed with scenic places, but that doesn't have a bunch of touristy places.
There are a couple of true ferry boats and some legitimate island tours that go to Isla Mujeres from Cancun's hotel zone, but I find many of these trips overpriced and you often have to come and go on a particular boat's schedule.
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 About Isla Mujeres Mexico
Located just eight miles across the bay Cancun, Isla Mujeres is only five long and one-half mile wide with an average temp.
There are many beautiful and exciting locations surrounding Isla Mujeres and Cancun for the beginner and the advanced diver.
Isla Contoy is a federally protected bird sanctuary and nature reserve.
www.mjmnet.net /HotelRocaMar/isla_mujeres.htm   (808 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres Island Mexico, restaurants, bird watching, hotels, scooters, airport, snorkeling
Isla Mujeres is very small, and you can easily see it all in a day trip from Cancun.
Nautibeach Suites and Town Resort Isla Mujeres is a condominium complex on Playa Norte.
Isla Mujeres means Island of Women because the Maya used to worship the goddess Ixchel here.
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 Isla Mujeres Mexico Vacation Rental Homes
Isla Mujeres is a fishing village and though recently discovered by tourists still retains it's charm and tranquil atmosphere.
Located just eight miles across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun, is Isla Mujeres, only 5 miles long (7.5 Km) and half a mile wide (650 m).
A theory for the origination of this island's name is the possibility that this may have been the place where 17th-century pirates stashed their women for safekeeping as they headed out to plunder and pillage.
www.ownerdirect.com /aboutresorts/mexico-yucatan-islamujeres.htm   (339 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres, Mexico
A trip to Isla Contoy Bird Sanctuary, better known as the "Island of Birds" is not to be missed.
Isla Mujeres was discovered by a Spanish expedition on March 4, 1517.
For three centuries after Isla Mujeres was discovered by the Spanish in 1517 it was uninhabited.
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 Isla Mujeres   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Isla Mujeres is just 40 minutes by ferry from Cancun, but what a difference in atmosphere that short trip makes.
Isla mujeres is Spanish for Island of the Women, so named because of the presence of female stone idols as recorded by Hernandez de Cordoba in 1517.
To get to Isla Mujeres, take the ferry from the pier at Puerto Juarez or hire a water taxi at Playa Linda in the Hotel Zone.
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 Villas Hinaha (Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Peninsula) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
Stayed 5 night in March 2004 at Villas HiNaHa in Isla Mujeres, Mexico (island 5 miles from Cancun).
Lush tropical grounds, a small clean pool, a small white sandy beach and a dock.
Isla Mujeres is featured in the following goLists.
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 Isla Mujeres Tour
Isla Mujeres, 'Island of Women' lies 8 miles across the bay from Cancun, is only 5 miles long and just over ½ a mile wide at its widest point.
The west and north sides of the island have several lovely white sandy beaches; the east side is rocky and windswept as it faces the open sea.
Tourists have now discovered the relaxed fishing village of Isla Mujeres, due to the 80°F year-round temperatures, tranquil seas, and beautiful Caribbean atmosphere.
www.cancun-discounts.com /isla-mujeres.htm   (242 words)

  
 Tour By Mexico ® - Isla Mujeres in Quintana Roo State, Mexico
, was discovered in 1517 by Spanish navigators who christened it Isla Mujeres (Island of the Women) because of the pre-Hispanic figures in the shape of women discovered on the island.
Isla Mujeres is characterized because of its splendid beauty, warm climate, exotic beaches and clear waters.
Also found on Isla Mujeres are Maya vestiges and constructions built by pirates, contrasting with modern hotels.
www.tourbymexico.com /qroo/mujeres/mujeres.htm   (213 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres, Mexico
The Isla Mujeres (Island of Women), 8km/5mi long and up to 2km/1.3mi across, lies in the Caribbean off the coast of the Yucatán peninsula.
In later periods the Isla Mujeres, like most of the Caribbean islands, was a pirates' and smugglers' lair.
Unlike the neighbouring island of Cozumel and the modern seaside resort of Cancún, Isla Mujeres has remained relatively unspoiled and not too crowded.
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 Isla Mujeres Guide Attractions Events Restaurants Nightlife Weather
In stark contrast to Cancún, Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is a laid-back, simple and comfortable island where visitors go to relax and take part in a wide variety of water sports.
Although Isla Mujeres is not strictly speaking a party town at night, you can get some entertainment when the sun goes down on the Island at local bars and restaurants.
Isla Mujeres is not really a place to shop for anything specific other than jewelry (see below), although with all the eager ambulant salespeople, some bargains on Mexican arts and crafts can be struck - and prices can be lower than those in Cancún or Cozumel.
www.mexperience.com /guide/beaches/islamujeres.htm   (1235 words)

  
 Isla Mujeres, México: Tourism in Isla Mujeres
Some centuries ago the Mayans declared to Isla Mujeres like a sacred place to adore the Ixchel goddess (goddess of the fertility).
It has a hotel infrastructure with Natural facilities of one to five stars, Parks, restaurants of specialties of international food and regional, bars where to listen to trova and the island rates, beach clubs, shows of the Caribbean, I swim with dolphins, farm of turtles and sinfín of things to discover.
Some of attractive but the important ones of the Island are the natural park "Garrafón" and the denominated area "South End" is located in the South end of Isla Mujeres, like part of the state of Quintana Roo, in the Mexican Caribbean Sea.
www.caribemexicano.com /eng/guia/isla_mujeres/index.htm   (272 words)

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