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The Beaches of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

(Pronounced: EES-lah Moo-HAIR-ess)

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

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We were visiting Isla Holbox and since we were in the vicinity, we thought we'd take a couple of days and go to  Isla Mujeres.

After taking a private  plane out of Holbox and into Cancun international airport, we then took a ferry to land on the island itself. 

After checking into our hotel and getting settled, the next day we took a walk around some of the island's beaches.

Rocky coral and clear seas

As a comparison to Isla Holbox, the beaches of Isla Mujeres seemed a bit more rocky and the sea produced heartier waves.

But the water was just as clear and both the ocean and the sands were beckoning.

The outer water had a deep cerulean color.

Billy and Akaisha

Here we are with the sea behind us and the sea breeze blowing through my hair.

What a life we live!

So grateful...

Coral on the beach

The natural coral formations here make for some interesting jetties.

Back in the day of the Conquistadores, this coral all around the area was used for construction of the foundations and walls of forts.

Notice how clear the water is here. Isn't it beautiful?

Coral on the bottom

One would certainly need water socks to walk out into the sea here.

That coral is very sharp!

Still, it's a beautiful site and the water is warm.

Tide pools on the sea's edge

What a different look than the sandbars of Mosquito Coast on Holbox!

Yet... just as beautiful.

We saw tide pools here so you know when the tide comes in, this whole area is under water.

Imagine!

The beach flattening out

After walking through the area of the tide pools, we came out onto this flat section where it was easier to enter the water.

People were enjoying both the beach and the shallow, refreshing water.

Grab your beach towel and lie down under a palm tree.

This was where one of our Readers recognized us and came up to say hello! She recommended that we eat at a locally famous restaurant named Javi's Cantina.

It was a winner.

We recommend that you go there too!

Akaisha knee-deep in warm waters

I'm having fun and taking it all in.

You can see the man behind me who is out at the large hunks of coral, and he is still only waist-deep.

The water was clear and lovely.

Further down at another beach

After spending some time swimming and relaxing under a palm tree, we went further down to another beach.

This one was wider and the sand was soft.

A wider, more open beach

It was a lovely day, and it was easy walking.

This beach was very appealing with its wide open vista.

Sea grass on the beach

This is the same beach, but further back on the shore.

The sea grasses look so beautiful against the turquoise color of the ocean.

Beach lounges

A couple of these beach lounges look a little hard on the bones unless you had a soft towel or a yoga mat.

Still, what a great way to spend the afternoon!

Lots of choices here

These look much softer!

Now, just a triangle pillow so I can read my book and I'm all set to go.

Isla Mujeres is a very popular beach destination in Mexico. It's much more developed and offers more than Holbox, but both are great.

Yachts moored out in the sea

These yachts look like fun. I don't know if they are tour boats or if they are private.

All in all, the beaches of Isla Mujeres are worth visiting.

Restaurants weren't bad either!

See you there!

For more stories and photos about Mexico CLICK HERE  

For more stories and photos about Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres CLICK HERE

For more stories and photos about the Yucatan, CLICK HERE 

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