The Island of Women
The Island of Women (Isla Mujeres) is a small island located 45 minutes away from the port of Cancun. Its measures are just 8 x 1 km, and it is easy to explore on foot or on a moped rented. The island is known since the days of pirates.
It got its name because of the many statues of the Mayan goddess of fertility founded here by conquerors. The island is famous for comfortable beaches, coral reefs, ruins of a pirate estate, ruins of Mayan sanctuaries, as well as for many small restaurants and shops with souvenirs and jewelry.
The youth and adventure fans especially like this island. You can visit here the National Park "El Garrafon" – a coral reef off the coast with an abundance of fish, where you can swim with a mask and dive.