Traveling to Isla Mujeres is a must-have experience you should enjoy at least once in your life. The Isla Mujeres downtown area, recognized as a Magic Town of Mexico, offers a plethora of aquatic and cultural activities, shopping opportunities, and the chance to taste the exquisite cuisine of the picturesque island.
If you’re planning to travel to Cancun soon and want to visit Isla Mujeres, here are some of the best places to visit in Isla Mujeres downtown.
Visit Playa Norte
As soon as you get off the ferry from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, Playa Norte is one of the attractions you must include in your trip.
This beautiful beach offers a unique setting to relax and play in the water. Its calm waves make it perfect for family trips and a fun day at the beach swimming, building sandcastles, or burying the smallest member of the family in the sand.
Due to its extensive sandy area, you will also find both tourists and local visitors playing a friendly game of soccer or volleyball or throwing a frisbee.
Additionally, Playa Norte has received the Blue Flag certification, which guarantees the cleanliness of the beach and sand area, as well as the purity of the water, making it safe for swimming.
Discover Playa Sol
Playa Sol is one of the favorite beaches for local families and one of the most crowded. It offers stunning views of Cancun and the Hotel Zone, as well as a wonderful and extensive sandy area for playing any sport.
Playa Sol is located just a few steps from Playa Norte, right in front of Isla Mujeres downtown, so the water quality is safe for all visitors. It also offers safe facilities, including private bathrooms and showers, and is wheelchair accessible.
Rueda Medina Avenue in Isla Mujeres Downtown
Rueda Medina Avenue is one of the main streets in Isla Mujeres downtown. It starts at the northern tip of the island, where the ferry terminal that takes you to and from Cancun is located.
On this avenue, you will find several beachfront restaurants where you can enjoy delicious dishes and cold beers. You will also find some craft shops and boutiques to buy souvenirs for your aunt and cousins who are waiting for you back home.
You cannot miss the famous cold coconuts, coconut and lemon ice creams, or the delicious marquesitas filled with Nutella cream and edam cheese a delight!
Hidalgo Street
Hidalgo Street in Isla Mujeres downtown is a beautiful cobbled pedestrian walkway where you will enjoy the relaxed and bohemian atmosphere of the island and its locals. Here, to the sound of «pásele güerito, pásele jefita,» friendly islanders will offer you their crafts or simply invite you to enjoy delicious dishes in some of the Mexican or international restaurants along this famous street in Isla Mujeres.
In Isla Mujeres downtown, you will also find the famous gelaterias, many of which offer ice cream made with traditional recipes from beautiful Italy. These are often operated by Italians who once visited the island and decided to stay.
The Municipal Market
Visiting markets in any city is an experience you will never forget.
Here, you will enjoy the fresh aromas of various products that the islanders buy daily to prepare their meals, including colorful fruits and vegetables that are a visual delight.
Additionally, very early and on some days, especially Sundays, at the Municipal Market of Isla Mujeres, you can enjoy the traditional cochinita pibil, a delicacy for the islanders. Try it in tacos or torta, but don’t forget to add some purple onion with habanero pepper and a very cold Coca-Cola!
Visiting the market in Isla Mujeres downtown will also allow you to meet many friendly islanders who will give you excellent tips to make your visit to the island unique and memorable, as well as other tourists with whom you can share and exchange travel tips.
If you want to visit the center of the island and also experience other incredible activities in Isla Mujeres, the Catamaran Tour to Isla Mujeres from Cancun by Marina Aquatours is for you. You will enjoy a catamaran ride, snorkeling in one of the most beautiful reefs in the world, and have free time to explore Isla Mujeres downtown.
If you have a more adventurous spirit, you can visit Garrafon Reef Park, located in the southern part of the island, where you will have an exceptional afternoon enjoying water activities, adventure activities, an open bar, a buffet, and much more!
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