Cancun Mexico is famous for its beautiful beaches, wonderful nightlife and luxurious resorts. But many travelers don’t realize that Cancun also includes some stunning islands, most of which are deserted and characterized by its beautiful clear blue waters and sugary white sand, while others are inhabited and provide travelers with interesting options for fun in the sun, including horseback riding and canoeing.
Read about stunning islands near Cancun.
Cozumel
Cozumel is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkeling. It is also a popular stop for cruise ships, so you will find many restaurants and shops selling all kinds of souvenirs near the port. Chankanaab is one of the most popular destinations on this island, which is located in Cozumel Marine National Park. This park offers a wide range of activities, including diving, snorkeling, dolphin discovery and exhibitions.
Isla Mujeres Women’s Island
The women’s islands are a short boat trip from Cancun, which is a popular daily trip for visitors residing in Cancun. This island has beautiful beaches and clear waters that are a great place to dive. One of the most unusual attractions is the amazing Sculpture Museum which can be visited by diving. For those who love swimming and kayaking, there is the Garrafon Nature Park, which is filled with fish.
Isla Holbox Island
If you are looking for a peaceful getaway, consider heading to Holbox Island. Most of its beautiful beaches are empty, as well as an excellent option for tourists interested in the environment. Lake Island attracts thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and other birds. Between June and September, its waters attract the world’s largest whale shark pool, an invitation to swimmers who want to swim with these wonderful creatures.
Isla Contoy Island
This small island is a national park and a great destination for nature lovers. It is an important migration and nesting site for more than 150 species of birds. It is also a major nesting site for sea turtles. Contoy Island is also marked by its white sand beaches and remarkable clear waters.
It is worth noting that the number of visitors allowed to travel to the island is only 200 people. So if you want to see the island of Contoy, you will either have to register for a visit through one of the few approved tour operators, or you can use your own boat.
Isla Pérez
The quiet island of Peres has beautiful clear waters and is very popular with divers and divers, who set off freely throughout the island. It is also very popular among fishermen looking for hard-to-catch fish.
You will need to obtain a permit to visit this island, and there are no amenities on or even near the island. So visitors should bring their supplies, including water.
Enjoy on the island of women
Tranquility, master of the situation on Holbox Island
Several types of fish on the island of Perez
The amazing women’s island
The wonderful island of Cozumel
Contoy Island is a destination for sea turtles
Holbox Island in the evening
A visit to Perez Island is a rare opportunity not to be missed
Cozumel is an ideal place for diving
From the small island of Kontoy, super beautiful
The stunning pure cozumel water
