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Most people arrive via the Cancun International Airport, but transportation to the island is basically the same for everyone. Unless you're up for a swim, you take a ferry! The only factor to consider is whether you have a car or not.
If you're flying into Cancun, you've got a few choices on how you get to the ferries. The airport shuttles, located outside the baggage claim, are very reliable and reasonably priced (around 12 U.S. dollars per person). This is probably the most reasonable manner to get to Puerto Juarez, although you may be required to make a few stops through Cancun to drop off fellow vacationers at their hotels.
If you just can't wait to get there, you will need to take a cab. All the cabs leaving Cancun International Airport belong to one company, therefore, you have little choice and no bargaining power. Just tell the representative where you want to go and how many people are in your party. Pay up and get going. The less fuss, the faster you'll get out of there and the sooner you'll arrive in paradise.
You can also arrange for a private van to take you or your group directly to the ferry dock. Ask around on the message board for advise on who gives the best rate and the most reliable service.
*Shoestring Travelers: If you're feeling adventurous or just want the cheapest means to get to Isla, you can take the buses. When you leave the terminal go directly to your right and follow the sidewalk along the departures section until you come to the end. There you'll find the very comfortable and air conditioned buses run by ADO. The cost is next to nothing, but you have to walk a ways to get there. This bus will drop you at the bus station in downtown Cancun. From there you can take a taxi (for much less) to the dock or can walk out and wait for another bus heading to Puerto Juarez. Another option is to take the public taxis located outside the airport property. Although its much cheaper, you will have to haul your luggage quite a distance, and taxis aren’t always readily available and it isn't 'exactly' legal.
If you arrive any other way, just get to one of the ports. Take a bus, take a cab or just drive. |
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If you're not taking a car to the island, and you shouldn’t have to unless you live there, you'll want to head for Puerto Juárez. This is both an area of town as well as the name of one of the docks. The other is named Gran Puerto. There are two express services currently serving the island. Detailed schedules and fares can be found in the Planning for Isla section of IslaMujeres.info. Or click here to get to the ferry schedules.
*Tip: If you are traveling with pets, your best bet is to take the UltraMar ferry from Gran Puerto. No animals are allowed on the Puerto Juarez boats.
If you are coming by car, you'll want to head a little further north about 5 miles to Punta Sam to find the car ferry. Crossing times and prices can also be found in the Planning for Isla section of IslaMujeres.info. Or click here to get to the ferry schedules.
If you are already in Cancun, the best way to get to the island is to hop in a taxi and go directly to Puerto Juarez. There are other boats that can bring you here from the hotel zone, but they can cost up to $25 USD. Getting a taxi from the hotel zone to Puerto Juarez is ridiculously expensive, so we suggest taking a bus (7 Pesos) to anywhere in the downtown area, then hopping in a taxi. The taxi fare is 35 Pesos maximun, which will save you up to $8 USD. There is also the Ruta 13 buses that can take you directly from the hotel zone to Puerto Juarez, but at times they can be difficult to find and the ride can take up to an hour to get to the port. |
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