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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Isla Mujeres

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Updated July 29, 2019
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Conch Shell House

Beach instrument turned bed and breakfast.
Mini mausoleums and simple crosses represent all walks of Isla Mujeres life.

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Isla Mujeres Sea-View Cemetery

An island graveyard with spectacular views of the Caribbean.
Permanently Closed
Joyxee Island.

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Joyxee Island

One man's fulfilled dream of living on an artificial island made of recycled plastic bottles.
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Cancún, Mexico

Old Airport Control Tower

One of Mexico's youngest major cities still holds on to this structure representing its short modern history.
4 miles from Isla Mujeres
VW Bug at the Museo Subacuático de Arte

Cancún, Mexico

Museo Subacuático de Arte

Underwater art project will double as a massive artificial coral reef to help regenerate the damaged ecosystem.
7 miles from Isla Mujeres
El Rey Ruins.

Cancún, Mexico

El Rey Ruins

A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid Cancún's bustling hotel zone.
9 miles from Isla Mujeres
The two lighthouses of Puerto Morelos.

Puerto Morelos, Mexico

The Leaning Lighthouse

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.
24 miles from Isla Mujeres
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