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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.
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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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CancĂșn, 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 SubacuĂĄtico de Arte

CancĂșn, Mexico

Museo SubacuĂĄtico 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.

CancĂșn, Mexico

El Rey Ruins

A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid CancĂșn'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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