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Isla Mujeres, Mexico | Where We Stayed, Ate & Explored
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items We fell in love with Isla Mujeres! š“ā¤ļø We visited October 3ā11, 2026, and these are the spots we personally experienced and lovedāfrom turquoise water and unforgettable sunsets to little local bars, island adventures, and a wonderful place to stay.
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š” Where We Stayed & Island Essentials
Our home base on the island, plus the store that kept us stocked. A charming little boutique hotel a short walk from Playa Norte and the ferry ā and the grocery run for room snacks, drinks, ice, sunscreen, and everything we forgot to pack. š“š
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Having our Ultramar ferry tickets bought ahead of time made getting from the CancĆŗn airport to Isla Mujeres so much easier. And a cold beer for the ride? That was a nice way to start vacation! šŗ
The ride felt safe and the service was reliable. They...
CARM Tours & Transfers | CancĆŗn Airport to the Isla Mujeres Ferry
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We stayed at The Mermaid & The Pearl during our Isla Mujeres vacation, and I canāt recommend this charming little boutique hotel enough!
First, the location is fantastic! We were within easy walking distance of Playa Norte, restaurants, shops, a...
The Mermaid And The Pearl Boutique Hotel
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A handy stop for stocking up during your stay! šš“ We picked up food for our room, drinks, ice, extra sunscreen, lip balm, and a few things weād forgotten to pack.
And donāt skip the bakeryāitās amazing! š„ While we were deciding, someone working t...
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š® Island Eats & Drinks | Our Favorite Stops
From our first huge burrito to breakfast with beautiful views, live music, and cheering on the Guardians, these are the places we personally enjoyed eating and drinking on Isla! š®š¹ A mix of delicious meals, friendly people, and island atmosphereāwi...
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Isla Mujeres on a Budget? This Beach Club Was Our Favorite! š“š¹ā¤ļø
If youāre visiting Isla Mujeres and want to enjoy Playa Norte without spending a fortune, let me tell you about CaƱabar Beach Club!
Our first day, Bob and I visited Green Demon next...
CaƱabar Beach Club
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The Best Smoked Old Fashioned & Bartenders Weāll Never Forget! š„š“ā¤ļø
Xantolo was one of our favorite discoveries during our Isla Mujeres vacation!
Located just steps from where we stayed at The Mermaid and The Pearl, it quickly became one of o...
Xantolo
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A New Little Island Favorite Near Playa Norte! š©“š“š»
We stumbled upon The Flip Flop during our Isla Mujeres vacation, and what a great little find!
Itās a relatively new bar and restaurant just a short walk from Playa Norte, with a fun, relaxed at...
The Flip Flop
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Nobody Nobody Wanted to Goā¦ Until We Got There! ššš“
This was one of Bobās picks during our Isla Mujeres vacation, and Iām so glad he convinced us to go!
Hereās the funny part. Nobody else in our group really wanted to go to Mamma Rosa. But Bob h...
Mamma Rosa
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Want to catch your teamās game while youāre on Isla? ā¾š We visited Guacamole a couple of times and even brought our group back for dinner during a Guardians game!
There are TVs everywhere, and the friendly staff knew American sports and were happy ...
Guacamole
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One of our favorite breakfast stops on Isla! š³š“ We stopped at Mayakita after visiting Punta Sur, and I canāt say enough about the food. I ordered the Mayakita combo, and it was so good!
The views are beautiful, and there are even swings where you ...
Mayakita Restaurant
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No trip to Isla is complete without a stop at The Joint! š¶š¹ Live music, great views, and a fun staff made this such an enjoyable stop. Itās the kind of place where you can grab a drink, relax, and soak up that island feeling.
Bring cashāitās cash ...
The Joint
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Our first lunch on Islaāand such a good start to the trip! šÆ Our host Paul at the Mermaid and the Pearl recommended TaquerĆa Los Burritos, and it did not disappoint. The burritos were huge, the food was delicious, and the drinks were great!
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Los Burritos Isla Mujeres | Isla Mujeres
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Lobster Benedict & Lobster Bloody Marys? Yes, Please! š¦š¹š“
If youāre looking for an amazing brunch while visiting Isla Mujeres, put Lola Valentina on your list!
Bob and I stopped here during our vacation, and oh my goodness, the brunch was in...
Lola Valentina
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El Patio was one of our favorite spots in Isla Mujeres! They had the best coconut shrimp Iāve ever had, and live musicāwhich is always a big draw for me. They post their music lineup on Facebook, so you can plan around whoās playing. The bartenders w...
El Patio House of Music
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Thereās more to Isla than great food! These are the places we explored and experiences we enjoyedāfrom beautiful views to a little island history and culture.
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A must-see while youāre on Isla! š Punta Sur is at the southern end of the island, and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. We loved taking in the views and experiencing a little of the islandās culture and history.
There is an admission fee, so pl...
Punta Sur
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A must-do when you visit Isla Mujeresāeven if youāre only there for a day! š®š² Our guide, Jose, was so much fun, and his wife made the best empanadas Iāve ever eaten!
The hosts we met along the way were gracious and accommodating, and we enjoyed so...
Cultura Cruisers
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Playa Norte has beautiful white sand and warm, clear aqua waterāthe kind of beach you picture when you think of a tropical getaway! We didnāt see any seaweed during our visit, and the beachside bars and nearby pools made it easy to spend the whole da...
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