Isla Mujeres - Page 2

mikeybikes · 01-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Sol

Supposedly...that is how it is advertised.

I read that the ferry near the Cancun Hotel zone is a faster ferry but has to go twice as far. I'll stick with the Puerto Juarez ferry, it's cheaper too

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Can not wait... 9 days to go!!!

redhed · 01-12-2008

The ferry that leaves from the Gran Puerto Cancun dock is a new Ultra Mar ferry. It is where the taxi drivers and colectivos let the tourists off to go to Isla from Puerto Juarez. The ride is about 15 minutes. Next stop is the older slower ferry, which is ok too but seems the drivers think all tourists want the newer faster boat. (maybe they do) Cost is cheap to go over...I don't remember the price and don't know if the older slower boat is cheaper.

Nerak936 · 01-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Sol

It's worth the trip. We organized a day trip for Wimmin's Week. We rented golf carts and drove around Isla, had lunch at Xinichik(sic; great fish), and spent some time on the beach. We spent around five hours there. It made for a long day, but the company was well worth it.

OMG.... did we have a GREAT time or what??!!!

Just a word of warning, Hawkeye.... be careful of any Bostonians behind the wheels of golf carts....

Our fish lunch that Sol mentioned...

I believe this was a shot of Garafon (or nearby)...

skilohmyhusky · 01-12-2008

Back in 2000 when we stayed in Cancun for a week, we did a day trip on an all-inclusive HUGH double decker boat where they provided free(part of all-inclusive) frozen type drinks(with tequila, etc)going and coming back. Once at Isla people(part of all-inclusive) that wanted to snorkel went out on smaller boats, we enjoyed snokeling there better then Cozumel(at least Cozumel was very windy and water choppy when we went 2004). They also provided free lunch and drinks(part of all-inclusive) on the island and had plenty time to shop and drink during the afternoon. On the way back they did musical chairs, etc. We had a BLAST that day. Think it may have been called Caribbean Funday?

redhed · 01-12-2008

Some more Isla Mujeres pics....

Playa Norte

Beautiful clear water off Playa Norte

Sunset on Playa Norte

HAWKEYE · 01-13-2008

Thank's again to all. Think it's a done deal.

pkfirefighter · 01-13-2008

I almost made the trip last year, but I was going t o have to take grouchy (my father-in-law. He wasn't really up for that physically in my eyes, so we didn't go. In everyones honest opinion, would you take two, 3-year-olds through all that for a visit? It would take: cab ride, bus, cab ride, boat, golf cart, and then reverse.

TnTWalter · 01-14-2008

cruise ship day?
I'm debating where I'll spend a couple beach days...one Tulum and/or Akumal and one Isla M or Coz...don't need to snorkel, just walk around, enjoy good food drinks laid back relaxed atmosphere.

Thanks!

**Heather** · 01-14-2008

I went there in June of 2006 and posted photos here and here and again on New Year's Day this year.

TnTWalter · 01-14-2008

I was reading your blog and laughing out loud...love the red shoe story! LOL.

**Heather** · 01-15-2008

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Originally Posted by TnTWalter

I was reading your blog and laughing out loud...love the red shoe story! LOL.

Thank you! I just love it when people think I'm funny. I'm so vain.

Mezcalina · 01-15-2008

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Originally Posted by Heather

Thank you! I just love it when people think I'm funny. I'm so vain.

I also loved the story - and the shoes! (There must be a little Imelda inside of me

)

About Isla Mujeres, how easy it is to get a "walk-in-room" over there? We were thinking of making the trip but would like to stay overnight. And - here comes the stupid question - if we manage to get a room, do we need our passports with us or just color copies?

caramba · 01-15-2008

I can't think of any reason you'd need to show your passport.
Also, I'm not certain but I don't think it would be hard to walk up and find a room, at least in low season...

Ms.Montana · 01-15-2008

If you stay to watch the sunset wouldn't it be too late to take the bus back to Playa?

**Heather** · 01-15-2008

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Originally Posted by Ms.Montana

If you stay to watch the sunset wouldn't it be too late to take the bus back to Playa?

No. The last ferry from Isla is pretty late (can't remember the exact time) and the last bus to Playa from the Cancun bus station is even later.

01-14-2008	#23 (permalink)
TnTWalter life=playa Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 612	Can you compare it to going to Cozumel? On a light cruise ship day? I'm debating where I'll spend a couple beach days...one Tulum and/or Akumal and one Isla M or Coz...don't need to snorkel, just walk around, enjoy good food drinks laid back relaxed atmosphere. Thanks!

01-14-2008	#25 (permalink)
TnTWalter life=playa Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 612	Heather... I was reading your blog and laughing out loud...love the red shoe story! LOL.

01-12-2008	#17 (permalink)
redhed beachaholic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ottawa Valley Posts: 410	The ferry that leaves from the Gran Puerto Cancun dock is a new Ultra Mar ferry. It is where the taxi drivers and colectivos let the tourists off to go to Isla from Puerto Juarez. The ride is about 15 minutes. Next stop is the older slower ferry, which is ok too but seems the drivers think all tourists want the newer faster boat. (maybe they do) Cost is cheap to go over...I don't remember the price and don't know if the older slower boat is cheaper.

01-12-2008	#19 (permalink)
skilohmyhusky way into it Join Date: May 2006 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 196	Back in 2000 when we stayed in Cancun for a week, we did a day trip on an all-inclusive HUGH double decker boat where they provided free(part of all-inclusive) frozen type drinks(with tequila, etc)going and coming back. Once at Isla people(part of all-inclusive) that wanted to snorkel went out on smaller boats, we enjoyed snokeling there better then Cozumel(at least Cozumel was very windy and water choppy when we went 2004). They also provided free lunch and drinks(part of all-inclusive) on the island and had plenty time to shop and drink during the afternoon. On the way back they did musical chairs, etc. We had a BLAST that day. Think it may have been called Caribbean Funday?

01-12-2008	#20 (permalink)
redhed beachaholic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ottawa Valley Posts: 410	Some more Isla Mujeres pics.... Playa Norte Beautiful clear water off Playa Norte Sunset on Playa Norte

01-13-2008	#21 (permalink)
HAWKEYE reposado Join Date: May 2007 Location: Windsor Hts. Iowa Posts: 1,351	Thank's again to all. Think it's a done deal.

01-13-2008	#22 (permalink)
pkfirefighter beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 346	I almost made the trip last year, but I was going t o have to take grouchy (my father-in-law. He wasn't really up for that physically in my eyes, so we didn't go. In everyones honest opinion, would you take two, 3-year-olds through all that for a visit? It would take: cab ride, bus, cab ride, boat, golf cart, and then reverse.

01-14-2008	#24 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tulum Posts: 12,175	I went there in June of 2006 and posted photos here and here and again on New Year's Day this year.

01-15-2008	#28 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,947	I can't think of any reason you'd need to show your passport. Also, I'm not certain but I don't think it would be hard to walk up and find a room, at least in low season...

01-15-2008	#29 (permalink)
Ms.Montana ruined Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 87	If you stay to watch the sunset wouldn't it be too late to take the bus back to Playa?

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