Isla Mujeres

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Mexico, Quintana Roo, Caribbean sea, Isla Mujeres

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Overview

Isla Mujeres generally has a quieter and more relaxing vibe than what you'll find across the bay in Cancún, and there's just enough here to keep you entertained: scuba diving and snorkeling, visiting a turtle farm or simply swimming and lazing around on the island's gorgeous north shore.

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  1. 1Scouring for offshore whales at one of the world’s tallest lighthouses
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