Although Cancun is a city known for its luxury resorts and pristine beaches, anyone who has visited this Mexican who knows a lot to discover in the region. From the Hotel Zone - the heart of all activities in Cancun - tourists will be able to 'travel to the rural center of Cancun, diving and snorkeling expeditions charter and even play golf on the championship s. One of the most recent recreational opportunities for Cancun 'Visitors Isla Mujeres, a small Caribbean island just a few miles from the mainland. From modest development began in 1970, Isla Mujeres has gained popularity for a day trip destination from the resort of Cancun.
Isla Mujeres (which means "Island of Women") was named by Spanish colonists, landed here in the 16th Century. Before their arrival, the small island is uninhabited province ECAC Maya was known. The Maya treated the island as a refuge forIxchel - the peaceful goddess of the moon. In search of more architectural and sculptural representations of this goddess, the expedition of Francisco
Fernandez de Cordoba christened the island "Isla Mujeres" in the 1517th
Although the Mayan ruins of Isla Mujeres is not on sites such as Tulum and Chichen Itza, the former site of a temple on the south coast recently to compare an open-air art museum should be. Punta Sur, a spectacular cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, is the site of 23massive sculptures of modern art. The works of artists from throughout Latin America and selected international sculptor, Punta Sur is a destination for art lovers and adventurous tourists are now all over the world.
Similar to Cancun, there is much to experience nature in Isla Mujeres. Visitors often begin their explorations in El Garafon National Park - the island popular aquatic sanctuary. Known for its calm waters and colorful fish, has become an El GarafonThe most popular destinations in the Mexican Caribbean snorkeling. The park also has a large aquarium that highlights the most interesting species of the region and some charming cafes and shops.
As visitors flock to Cancun for the white sandy beaches, many tourists can visit the beaches of Isla Mujeres. Although the beaches of Isla Mujeres are missing, the scale of Cancun, beaches such as Playa Norte offer someSwimming and relaxing. On the western side of the island, along the Bay of Mujeres, you will find the beaches of Indians known as Playa Paraiso, Playa and Playa Lancheros. In addition to offering all the services and recreational opportunities of large area beaches, this is a hot spot for local restaurants and shops.
A large part of the growth in tourism on Isla Mujeres is dedicated to ecotourism, an increasingly popular way to travel dedicated to the admiration of the beauty of natureand responsible explore the unique ecosystem. One of the most popular activities for ecotourism is Iceland Birds' is a short boat ride from Isla Mujeres. preserve important for seabirds in the Caribbean, offers Island Birds' is a rare opportunity to see the most interesting species in the region, in a natural habitat.
If the day trip to Isla Mujeres is one evening you can dine and dance in the village of Isla Mujeres. A walk through the fishing villageVillage will be made several restaurants, fresh seafood imaginable and friendly bar popular with small population of the island of 13,000. You'll also notice that the island has a very relaxed feeling in the evenings, as most visitors come to Cancun after one day tour.
It 's easier than ever to experience the unique world of Mujeres Isla island ferries leaving the ports of Cancun every half hour for the short trip to. If you spend a bitTime in a calm and crystal clear waters of the Caribbean when you visit Cancun - make the short trip to the picturesque and historic "island of women".
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