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Isla Mujeres - First week of November
Posted on 9/22/17 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 9/22/17 at 2:56 pm
This board inspired me to take the Mrs.(no pics) to the island in November. We are staying at Secreto. First time, so a few questions:
1.Golf cart rental or cab it? How much should I pay and what is the best place to rent from if you recommend this route.
2. Best restaurants, and please notate if I should get reservations
3. Boat rental - is this possible and recs on vendors if so
4. Other excursions you recommend?
Thanks in advance for all of your help. The Big Island advice I got from this board was spot on.
1.Golf cart rental or cab it? How much should I pay and what is the best place to rent from if you recommend this route.
2. Best restaurants, and please notate if I should get reservations
3. Boat rental - is this possible and recs on vendors if so
4. Other excursions you recommend?
Thanks in advance for all of your help. The Big Island advice I got from this board was spot on.
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Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:01 pm to Breauxfessor
is this the official TD destination?
Posted on 9/22/17 at 3:06 pm to LSUvegasbombed
Haha. I bought into the hype.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 5:41 pm to Breauxfessor
Sticky has 2 detailed reviews with pics go check before asking questions
This post was edited on 9/22/17 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 9/22/17 at 7:38 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Sticky has 2 detailed reviews with pics go check before asking questions
I read both in their entirety. Also most of the pic links lead to a page that reads “access denied” or something like that.
Posted on 9/23/17 at 5:57 pm to Breauxfessor
A cab ride is $5 anywhere on the island. Golf carts run from $40-$50 a day. We usually go for 10 days and only get a golf cart for a day or two.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 10:45 am to Breauxfessor
Here are some pics in no particular order...
Dinner at Na Balam Hotel
The boat we took out to fish/snorkel...
Punta Sur (south side of Isla)
Dinner at Na Balam Hotel
The boat we took out to fish/snorkel...
Punta Sur (south side of Isla)
Posted on 9/25/17 at 6:00 pm to Breauxfessor
Has anyone stayed at any of the all-inclusives in Isla, and does anybody recommend them as compared to the ones in Cancun? Wondering if it's worth it to ferry over if I'm looking for all-inc. Thanks
Posted on 9/25/17 at 7:45 pm to TheChiefHasArrived
There are very few and I wouldn't consider staying in one. It defeats the purpose of what Isla is all about which is a great cheap authentic Mexican destination.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 6:25 pm to TheChiefHasArrived
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There are very few and I wouldn't consider staying in one. It defeats the purpose of what Isla is all about which is a great cheap authentic Mexican destination.
Nailed it.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 7:05 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Have not been there in a few years...before all the really expensive hotels surfaced.
I used to love Maria Del Mar (not a luxury hotel) right by the North Beach NW part of the island...best beach and by the Swingers Bar .. not what you are thinking
Isla is Europeanish in style and attitude where Cancun is "young USA"
I used to rent a moped or Golf Cart ... you may only need it to explore the SMALL island on one or two occasions.
I used to love Maria Del Mar (not a luxury hotel) right by the North Beach NW part of the island...best beach and by the Swingers Bar .. not what you are thinking
Isla is Europeanish in style and attitude where Cancun is "young USA"
I used to rent a moped or Golf Cart ... you may only need it to explore the SMALL island on one or two occasions.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:13 am to Breauxfessor
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Other excursions you recommend?
Kay Tours
LINK
They have a few excursions on the island, and if you can get Rose to as tour guide it will be even better.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:51 am to Breauxfessor
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4. Other excursions you recommend?
I don't know your age so it's tough to know what you're interested in.
There's a bird sanctury that is about an hours boat ride away. We went there and it was ok. I'm not a bird watcher but I can see where one would love a trip like that.
There's also Garrafon which is a natural reef park on the island. You can rent a golf cart and head to Punta Sur and walk the trails along the ocean which are very cool. We always do that one day and then bar hop our way back. The Joint, Soggy Peso, etc and drink and eat our way back towards Playa Norte. Beware the margaritas at Soggy Peso. Strong doesn't begin to describe them.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 2:58 pm to VABuckeye
Isla Contoy for the bird island, Isla Holbox for swimming with whale sharks. Both awesome.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 3:11 pm to VABuckeye
Oh, eat at Bastos. Closed on Thursday. Authentic, cheap, fantastic Mexican food. Get the flank steak and thank me later.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 4:00 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Here are some pics in no particular order...
I've sat on that swing in the front of your photo...for a good 4-5 hours getting hammered.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 5:05 pm to Golfer
Ditto
Posted on 9/27/17 at 6:07 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Same. And I will again in early February.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 9:02 pm to Golfer
Thanks to all. Which bar is this?
Posted on 9/28/17 at 8:15 am to Breauxfessor
Buho's Beach Bar right at the Main entrance to Playa Norte.... below is the Tripadvisor link along with an aerial photo.
TripAdvisor.com reviews and menus
TripAdvisor.com reviews and menus
This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 8:16 am
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