All About Isla: Isla Mujeres
If you're heading to Cancun, Isla Mujeres is a must visit. The island, a short ferry ride from Cancun, has something for everyone. It's an easy day trip from your Cancun resort and can be a great way to experience local cuisine off the resort. Plus for those looking for souvenirs, you'll have practically limitless possibilities on Isla. Getting There Taking a ferry is the most common form of travel, though it is possible to rent boats and we did see one man kayaking across, but I wouldn't recommend that unless you are very fit and have experience kayaking on the ocean. The ferry ride is between 15-45 minutes depending on which port your leave from and which service you choose. Ferry Terminals Gran Puerto ($16) - Leave every 30 minutes 5am - Midnight, ~15 minutes Puerto Juarez ($16) - Leave every 30 minutes 5am - Midnight, ~15 minutes Punta Sam ($4) - Leave every ~2 hours from 7:15am - 8:15pm, Car ferry , Takes ~ 45 minutes Hotel Zone ($19) - Leave every ...