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Bobbie_552001
Member
03-26-2003
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 8:20 am
To the very small fishing island of Isla Mugeras? From what I can tell it is between Cozumel and Cancun. It is suppose to be the starting place for the second largest reef in the world. We are thinking of spending a few days there in May, and of course before the "final click" I would like some imput...Thanks!!
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 8:39 am
I've been there! We stayed in Cancun and just took a day trip to the island. It was a long time ago, but I do remember that it was very pretty and I did see some nice hotels there. I guess it depends on what you're up for though. Would you rather stay in Cancun where it's more of a party and just pay someone to take you over there on a boat for the day, or would you rather stay there on the island where it's a lot more mellow? It's just that it's such a small island...unless you're going to spend all your time in the water doing scuba/snorkling, you'll see pretty much everything pretty fast. I guess it would be one of those choices where, do you want to stay in a small area where you get really comfortable with the surroundings and quickly know your way around or do you want to explore around and go different places each day? How long to you plan to go for? I think we did 5 days- we spend a day at Isla Mujares, rented a car a different day and drove south from Cancun to some of the little towns down there, spend a day in Cancun shopping and stuff, and I don't remember what all else we did. Edited to add...I also remember it's a small, bumpy boat ride and we had some pukers. Not me though, but my mom was a little nauseated from it.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 8:47 am
We would go to Isla Mujeres every spring in the mid 70's! I dove threw what is now Cancun! LOL At the time there was just one hotel and a tiny little canoe looking thing that "ferried" you to Cozumel. You had to have a private plan to land, they had no radar control tower, just visual...each morning they would clear the chickens and rocks off the runway so you could land. I don't know much about it now, but it was some of the best diving and fishing I have ever done and fantastic memories!!!
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Bobbie_552001
Member
03-26-2003
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 9:03 am
I just knew that I could count on my tvch friends!! We do want the quiet, more serene, kick back vacation. Both of us snorkel and I'm considering learning to dive. We are planning on spending 4 nights and five days there. We found an all inclusive resort, and realize that for the party crowd we're just a boat ride away..... Keep the ideas coming everyone and again thank you!!
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 9:05 am
I think you'd love it then. I recommend it 
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 9:27 am
We were in cozumel several years ago and went to Chancanuub (sp) Park and there was great snorkling there! Well, that's what my hubby said and he's a certified diver. I was stuck on land near a "Bano" because I drank the water!! I think there is great snorkling all over that area of Mexico...Have a blast!!!
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Bigd
Member
09-13-2001
| Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 9:33 pm
Isla Mujares was my favorite destination in the Cancun/Cozumel trip. It is very quaint and quite enjoyable. After you leave the boat dock area you step back in time. If you are not into all the amenities you can stay on the island very cheap. Isla Mujares has it all - flat sandy beachs and rocky cliffs with great views. We rented motor scooters and toured at our own pace. I would go back over and over.
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Foliage
Member
10-15-2002
| Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 11:11 am
We are going to Isla in March for the first time. I have enjoyed this site, check out the message board for "Islaholics" http://www.isla-mujeres.net/home.htm My first hyperlink, hope it works.
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