Once you arrive to the Island, head to the golf cart rentals or walk through the downtown until you get to the main beach of Playa Norte — Ranked as one of The 10 Best Beaches in the World — where the shallow, warm water is perfect for swimming. Enjoy the beautiful views by zip-lining over the Caribbean Sea, or admire the colorful fish and its coral reefs–one of the main draws to Isla Mujeres.

Explore even deeper by visiting the MUSA (Museo Subacuatico de Arte), this museum is located just off the coast of Isla Mujeres and consists of 12 galleries. There is also plenty to explore while scuba diving in the turquoise-color waters around the island, such as Manchones Reef and its coral bank, home to the Cross of the Bay, a submerged bronze cross that has become a favorite for underwater photographers and divers.

Downtown, or “El Centro” is where you’ll find the majority of the island’s shops and restaurants, which typically serve the signature Tikin-Xic spice-coated fish that’s wrapped and roasted in a banana leaf. Most

Isla Mujeres restaurants are on the casual side, but you can find a wide array of exquisite and regional cuisine, where fresh fish and seafood are the stars.