Island in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Getting around Isla Mujeres
How to get around Isla Mujeres
Walk in Centro; golf carts, bikes and taxis cover the rest of the small island. Ferries run frequently from Cancún.
Ways to get around Isla Mujeres
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry from Puerto Juárez / Playa Tortugas | About 180–200 MXN one way | Ultramar and Magnicharters; 20 min, every 30 min |
| Golf cart | About 600–1,000 MXN a day | Main way to tour the island; drive carefully |
| Taxi | About 40–150 MXN | Island taxis with fixed fares; ask first |
| Bicycle | About 100–200 MXN a day | Flat and easy outside midday |
Taxis in Isla Mujeres
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; use island taxis or golf carts. Agree the fare first; fares to Punta Sur are the highest.
Arriving in Isla Mujeres
Via Cancún (CUN)
ADO bus or taxi to Puerto Juárez 100–200 MXN, 30–40 min, then ferry about 180–200 MXN, 20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters rent for 400–700 MXN a day; golf carts are more common, and crashes are frequent.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Isla Mujeres?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; use island taxis or golf carts. Agree the fare first; fares to Punta Sur are the highest.
What's the best way to get around Isla Mujeres?
Walk in Centro; golf carts, bikes and taxis cover the rest of the small island. Ferries run frequently from Cancún.
How do I get from the airport to Isla Mujeres?
ADO bus or taxi to Puerto Juárez 100–200 MXN, 30–40 min, then ferry about 180–200 MXN, 20 min.
Is Isla Mujeres walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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