Just 20 minutes away from Cancun by ferry, Isla Mujeres boasts of being the island where the first rays of sunshine in Mexico are born, a sunrise you can enjoy in the south of the island, next to the statue of the goddess Ixchel to whom the island owes its name. The north of the island boasts what is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, Playa Norte. In this guide we tell you the best things to see and do in Isla Mujeres, the best options where to stay, how to get around and practical tips on what to do to avoid falling into tourist traps in this beautiful Mexican Caribbean island.