Set sail throughout the bay to one of many Mexican Caribbean’s treasures, Isla Mujeres. Cancun’s sister island boasts lovely seashores, coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba adventures and loads of waterfront allure. Let Thomas More Travel take you there in 2025, it has a wide range of excursions to select from.
Crusing throughout the bay on board a catamaran, gazing at crystal-clear waters in limitless shades of turquoise is the proper solution to start your Isla Mujeres journey. Sit again, order a drink from the bar, nibble fruit and cookies and benefit from the view. The Xailing Catamaran Prime and Gentle excursions each embrace snorkeling at El Meco reef on the way in which. Along with corals and colourful fish, El Meco is likely one of the “galleries” comprising the Cancun Underwater Artwork Museum (MUSA). As you swim among the many sculptures, you’ll see how they’re being remodeled by the ocean into dwelling artwork as they’re colonized by marine creatures comparable to sponges, corals, algae, shells and tiny fish.
Most Isla Mujeres excursions embrace time at a seaside membership for sunbathing, swimming and lunch, and so they additionally embrace time for exploring the island. You possibly can rent a golf cart, bike or taxi (extra fees apply) and go to the bustling fishing village to buy crafts, jewellery and souvenirs, get pleasure from extra wonderful views below the palms at Playa Norte or head to Punta Sur.
Taking within the wonderful view of the Caribbean and Cancun’s skyline within the distance on Punta Sur is likely one of the highlights of a go to to Isla Mujeres. See the tiny Maya temple devoted to Ixchel, the goddess of the moon, fertility and fishermen. Take a deep breath and take heed to the waves and the sigh of the breeze, merely heaven.
El Garrafon is a park situated on Punta Sur the place you’ll be able to spend the day having fun with the slower tempo of island life in a hammock. When you would quite be within the water, go swimming, kayaking, or snorkeling on the offshore reefs. You possibly can even strive the fun of zip lining (extra fees apply). Board the rotating tower throughout the day for much more spectacular seascapes and seaside views. The Royal Garrafon tour takes you to the park and consists of time to go to different elements of the island.
If there’s nonetheless time earlier than your boat departs, chances are you’ll wish to head again to the north of the island for extra seaside rest at Playa Norte. Order a cocktail and recent seafood at one of many waterfront eating places earlier than you go. Some boats have music and dancing on the way in which again to Cancun for extra enjoyable or you’ll be able to simply calm down and take within the Caribbean sundown.
After a day on Isla Mujeres, you’ll be prepared for extra island hopping and Thomas Extra Journey additionally gives an eco tour to Contoy, an island chook sanctuary, Holbox within the Gulf of Mexico, and to Cozumel. Well-known for its coral reefs, Mexico’s second largest island has lovely seashores, uncommon wildlife, and is steeped in historical past.
For extra enjoyable journeys for the brand new 12 months, go to the Thomas Extra Journey desk within the foyer of your resort or browse the web site.
