ISLA MUJERES is a small island 10 km from CANCUN, Quintana Roo in the Mexican Caribbean.
It has archaeological settlements dating from 564 A.D., and its name is due to the
figures of MAYAN GODDOMS discovered by FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ DE CORDOBA in 1517.
Subsequently it was a refuge for PIRATES who trafficked with slaves, sugar and other articles of
value, highlighting the Treasury that built the Basque pirate FERMIN MUNDACA 165 years ago that
It gave rise to the foundation of its recent history.
The "Island" is a place of rest, relaxed atmosphere, categorized as "MAGICAL PEOPLE"
where you can practice multiple water sports, living the mixture of Mayan culture with
pirate stories, surrounded by natural beauties like the ARRECIFES NATIONAL PARK OF
CARBOY.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
â–¸ TOTAL AREA of 63,000 m2 (35,000 m2 in the
Polygon of the Makax Lagoon and 28,000 m2 in the
area of ​​the Polygon of the Caribbean Sea).
Price per square meter; $ 270 usd / m2
â–¸ It has land use TOURISM HOTEL
of 100 cts / ha (TH); and for MARINA in the area
adjoining Makax Lagoon with permits
corresponding before SEMARNAT and SCT.
â–¸ It has 240 mt. linear over the Makax lagoon
(currently 40 mt. are usable for
Marine)
â–¸ It has 97 mt. linear beach with VIEW to
CANCUN
â–¸ The part of the property that is categorized as
ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AREA (ZCE)
It transfers its density to the development zone.
â–¸ It is currently subdivided into 111 lots.
â–¸ Written for over 50 years, all
properties and taxes of the Federal Maritime Zone
Terrestrial are 100% current.
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
â–¸ HACIENDA DEL PIRATA MUNDACA: Fermin Mundaca was a Spanish pirate of origin
Basque who mainly traded African slaves to the island of Cuba and made his
den in I.M. around 1858. Legend has it that in 1860 he fell in love with a
brunette woman, to whom I build a farm called VISTA ALEGRE (today
Hacienda MUNDACA), which had large gardens.
â–¸ UNDERWATER ART MUSEUM (MUSA): With almost 500 submerged sculptures of the
British artist JASON DECAIRES TAYLOR, the MUSA attracts approximately 750,000
people every year, doing one of the biggest diving projects in the world.
You can also visit the CROSS OF THE BAHIA, a monument dedicated to all
sailors who lost their lives at sea.
â–¸ ARCHAEOLOGICAL TEMPLE IXCHEL: Pyramid at the South Point dedicated to the Mayan goddess
of love, pregnancy, the moon and medicine. The Island receives its name due to the
sculptures found by the Spanish colonizer FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ DE
CORDOBA in 1517.
TOURISM
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
â–¸ CABO CATOCHE: 50-minute trip from I.M. to see and swim with him
WHALE SHARK between the months of JULY-AUGUST. You can also visit
BOCA IGLESIA, the first church built in Mexico by papal order by the
FRAY JULIAN GARCES in 1517, assaulted by the French filibuster PIERRE
SANFROY in 1571 and since then has survived the force of nature.
â–¸ GARRAFON ARRECIFES NATIONAL PARK: Barrier Reef in front of the
Coasts of the I.M., part of the “IXTLACHE” Reef, the second largest reef
of the world. Ideal for diving, famous for the discovery of
“Tiburones Dormidos” by Mexican RAMON BRAVO and the studies carried out by
the French oceanography JAQUESCOUSTEAU.
â–¸ ISLA CONTOY NATIONAL PARK: Scheduled visit to the famous “Isla de los
Birds ”, 30 minutes from I.M. by boat, home to countless bird species,
Plants and marine life. Only a maximum of 200 daily visits are accepted.
TOURISM
WATERPARKS
â–¸ DOLPHIN DISCOVERY: Water park specialized in swimming with
DOLPHINS and other marine species such as MANATIES and WOLVES
MARINOS.
â–¸ GARRAFON NATURAL PARK: Water park belonging to
XCARET GROUP with various activities such as snorkeling, zip line,
Kayaking and other sports activities.
â–¸ TORTUGRANJA: Iconic and emblematic environmental project of I.M.,
dedicated to the conservation of the sea turtle since 1965 and that
It aims to make tourists participate in the conservation of the
species by securing, incubating and releasing turtles during the months
From May to October.
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