Apartments Trinchan

Isla Mujeres


This is one of the best budget deals in town – and the beach is right around the corner. Opt for one of the large apartments with full kitchen, but avoid no 8, which catches noise from a nearby hostel's late-night beach parties. Unlike nearly every other hotel, you can smoke inside the rooms. (So this may be a bad choice for nonsmokers!)


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Isla Mujeres attractions

1. Playa Secreto

0.19 MILES

The lagoon separating a large hotel complex from the rest of the island has a shallow swimming spot that's ideal for kids. Despite the depth (or lack of…

2. Lighthouse

0.2 MILES

Lighthouse on the island's northern end.

3. Playa Norte

0.22 MILES

Once you reach Playa Norte, the island’s main beach, you won’t want to leave. Its warm, shallow waters are the color of blue raspberry syrup and the beach…

5. Hacienda Mundaca

3.02 MILES

A 19th-century slave trader and reputed pirate, Fermín Antonio Mundaca de Marechaja fell in love with a local woman known as La Trigueña (The Brunette)…

6. Playa Lancheros

3.11 MILES

About 5km south of town, this beach is less attractive than Playa Norte, but kayaks and SUPs can be rented if you're up for some water activities. A taxi…

7. Capitán Dulché

3.41 MILES

To say that this beach club has a maritime museum is a bit of a stretch, but it's as close as the island comes to having some culture, plus you get to see…

8. Playa Garrafón

4.21 MILES

Head to this beach for excellent snorkeling. It's 6.5km from the tourist center. A cab costs M$100.