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Isla Mujeres is a privileged place with a unique natural and cultural wealth in Mexico. This beatiful island combines the beauty of the Caribbean, the dense tropical jungle and the wonderful heritage of the Maya civilization. It stands out as one of Mexico’s natural treasures, a truly delightful paradise on earth.
At Isla Mujeres there are two kind of beaches for your amusement, those located on the northeast, facing the Caribbean Sea are rough, with intense wind and high waves a they are mostly rocky cliffs, this is created by the conjunction of the Golf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea Waters and the beaches on the southeast are less rough than the previous ones and oppose the Isla Mujeres Bay. 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.
The pier where the ferries from Cancun-Puerto Juarez land is located at Playa Lancheros and Playa Paraiso, these are a large stretch of sandy beaches, with calm waters and moderated surf, you can also find at this place good seafood restaurants and all the services for your convenience.
One of the most common activities in Isla Mujeres is to take a Boat Tour where you will have the opportunity to get marveled by the lively shallow reefs surrounding the Island, get acquainted with everything and everybody, stroll on the North Beach and enjoy the catch of the day, cooked in a beach front rustic restaurant.
A very important fact is that Isla Mujeres has very accessible reefs, either for experienced divers or rooky snorkelers. On the southeast coast of the Island, facing mainland, there are many shallow reefs ideal for the safe practice of this activities. A very interesting site to dive is “La Cruz” (The Cross) and “La Virgen” (The Virgin) two bronze sculptures placed in a shallow reef which are sacred and worshiped by the islanders.
Diving “La Cueva de los Tiburones Dormidos” (The Sleeping Shark’s Cave) is a world renown activity in Isla Mujeres, a phenomenon seldom seen anywhere else in the world, this dive is only recommended for very seasoned and experienced divers. At two hours by boat there are some other highly specialized diving activities, such as diving among Whale Sharks and Gigantic Rays.
In Isla Mujeres you may find excellent Dive Shops, fully equipped to serve you and just located close to the main pier or on the beach.
From CancunTravel.com
http://www.cancuntravel.com/islamujeres_acti.asp
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