Just go! This is a gem. Yes, you might be a little apprehensive about leaving the Hotel Zone and…read moreventuring out, but this is worth it. We ended up here twice during our trip. Our first trip was during an evening where things were quite lively. Live music was playing from the stage. There was dancing, families everywhere and many street vendors. There are also a number of food court restaurants near the palapas. The ones we visited, all were outstanding and the food was extremely reasonable (ok, cheap), but bring your pesos. My daughter got three huge empanadas for 95 pesos (less than $5.50 US). I got 4 street style pastor tacos for roughly $4.50 US. We also bought esquites both times for $2 for a small cup. Well worth it. On the second visit, it was late afternoon/early evening. The vibe wasn't as festive, but still busy and lively. The HZ buses drop you off nearby and the walk is very short and extremely safe. On our second visit, we walked from Mercado 28 and it was still very safe.

Hot! Bring ya hand fan!!! Tons of locals and their families flock to here on Sunday nights!!!! This…read moreis their go to spot! You want to find good local food, desserts, arts and crafts, vendors with local goods, local bars, and best prices in town, go here! Arrange uber in and out or taxi! It gets busy we rode the bus like some crazies, it was fun but packed and had ac but no private ride. Tacos, tortas, pizza, turkey legs, marquisette, crepes SnoCones, bags, clothes, art, massage stands. It's a one stop shop- socks, jewelry, kitchen dishes, souvenirs yes! I don't know if you would find a parking spot so I say uber. It starts around sundown and their out there until 11pm at least. It was so hot no winds and lots of people packed in there. Not much seating or benches, tables they had were occupied and people wasn't moving anytime soon. It depends time of year I'm sure as well, but like I said it's more locals here you will see O tourists unless they did their research hahaha

Awesome public beach right next to highway with free parking, free thatch umbrella, some with…read morebench, public restrooms and shower, lifeguard, police patrol, beautiful sand and beach, dolphins statue and Cancun signs. Locals walking around selling drinks and cut fruits.

the atlantic water is always so nice and warm !! and the colors were so saturated and clean and…read moresand was smooth ahhh came around 5pm on a chewsday and it wasn't too crowded but yeah sunset was beautiful waooo i lov dolphins they're my favourite animal teehee

This park is a recommended point of interest on Isla Mujeres. As you approach the park, there are…read moreplenty of places out front to park golf carts or other vehicles (if you get there early enough). After you pay a small fee to enter, you begin your trek by passing through a few gift shops, convenience stores, and a relaxing covered patio bar. Continue the walking path and you'll encounter breath taking ocean views, wildlife, plants and flowers indigenous of the area. At this point, there is very little shade and you are exposed to direct sunlight. Be prepared by carrying bottled water, sunscreen, hats, comfortable walking shoes, and sun glasses! This popular attraction is built around Mayan ruins in combination with local modern art work and sculptures scattered throughout. Large remnants of an ancient temple reside on one end of the peninsula near a cliff. There are plenty of photo opportunities here! Numerous trails and even a cave can be explored, along with scenic views of the surrounding ocean. If it wasn't so hot out and we weren't so limited in our walking abilities, I would have loved to spend more time searching the trails. I'm sure we missed out on many more sights to see!

This small Mayan temple ruins is located on the southern tip of Isla Mujeres. The most impressive…read morething about this site is when you think how difficult it must have been to reach this island off the coast of Cancun centuries ago. It is possible that this "temple" was merely a lighthouse, and that the actual Temple of Ixchel, the goddess of the moon, was somewhere else. When Hernando Cortez got here in 1517, the only inhabitants on the island were the priestesses of the goddess Ixchel, and that's how "Isla Mujeres" (Island of women) got its name. The temple and the surrounding cliffs and sea make for some beautiful and breathtaking views and incredible photos. I saw a review that referred to this temple as "a pile of rocks". Wow. Some people are really hard to please. In my opinion, this temple and the nearby lighthouse are the only things worthwhile on this otherwise overly touristy island.

Driving our golf cart to Punta Sur and checking out that crystal blue water was surely one of the…read morehighlights of our trip! We went to the sculpture garden there which was $8 a person. I highly recommend doing this as there are a lot of walking paths that allow you to access the coast. There is a lot more to see than meets the eye! Make sure to bring 10 peso coins if you would like to use the restroom as they are not free! There were ice cream and pizza stands as well as many instagram worthy moments! Do not go to Isla Mujeres without going to Punta Sur! :)

This attraction at the southernmost tip of the island offered scenic views of the cliffs and some…read moreMayan ruins. We saw a few iguanas sunning on the rocks. And the biscoff ice cream at the ice cream shop was a delightful treat in a hot day.

Playa Caracol is an okay beach located just west of the heart of the Hotel Zone. The biggest pro is…read moreits location. If you are staying at property that does not have beach front access, this one is only a quick taxi or public ride away. You can enjoy the same white sand and blue waters like any other Cancun beach. However, it is not a big beach. And the pier serves as a major drop off point for catamaran and boat tours, so it is filled with many tourists coming and going. There are simply much bigger and better beaches if you are willing to go further.

Small tiny access of a beach and the access is by dumpsters. Smells like shiiiiaaaat. You can skip.read more

Beautiful oasis in the middle of a metropolitan area. Morning joggers say "hola" and…read moreyoga/meditation classes are held under thatched roofs. Walking through here is just good for the soul.

This is a small park in downtown Cancun away from the hotel zone. We visited due to an article I…read morefound for cheap things to do. It's very wooded and jungle-like even though it's in the middle of town. There's a big wide trail for people to walk/jog on. I was hoping to see some wildlife as we were walking, but there wasn't much at the start. However, as we continued, we saw some movement ahead! There were a TON of coatis! It was a family group foraging on both sides of the trail. They completely ignored the runners who went by us. One little guy even ran right by me! I had never seen these animals before, and it was such a treat! There is a small museum which we didn't visit. We were too hot from the walk. There is also a small pond area where there are turtles and a crocodile. It's free to get in so it's a good place to explore if you want something more quiet and laid back on your travels.

Go to other cenotes, skip this one. It was nice enough but darker and colder than others, and their…read more"two for one" deal was a little shifty because they don't tell you until after you pay that you have to drive an extra total of 45min there and back to the other cenote down backroads in their rickety van.

We had a blast, checked out both Cenotes there! The zip line was awesome and we jumped off the 42ft…read morecliff into the cenote. Beer and food was cheap and staff was very friendly

I found this place only because I got lost driving around town, but it was good because I…read morecompletely fell in love with this place. I personally didn't find it too long to walk in, just an average length enough to do some exercise routine, walk the dog, walk with your loved one, and it has an amazing view to the lagoon. it is a good choice if you want to be in contact with mother nature. The thing that I didn't like was watching people lying on the floor doing picnic sessions... I really really dislike that kind of behavior specially since they don't clean up afterwards , and also that lie down in the floor and take a nap, like if they were hobos or something. Not that I have something against them, I just dislike the fact that doing that it takes away the magic of the place. Overall it is a great spot to visit here in Cancun.

It's still permanently closed. It's hard to verify that online, the area is locked and doesn't seem…read moreto be attended to in many years

Lots of fun and a great educational experience. The farm is as developed to protect the turtles and…read moreto ensure their progeny. The farm is on the other side of the island so you have to drive a golf cart there. You won't regret it.