Isla Blanca, near Isla Mujeres (Quintana Roo)

Beach 17 km north of Isla Mujeres

A long, undeveloped sandbar north of Cancún between the sea and a calm lagoon, popular for kitesurfing and quiet beach days.

Getting there

17 km north of Isla Mujeres

Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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Isla Blanca shares the climate of Isla Mujeres, 17 km away. The best months to visit are Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul.

Isla Blanca is an easy trip from Isla Mujeres, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Punta Sur · Viewpoint · 4 km away
The island's rocky southern tip, with cliff paths, a sculpture garden and the remains of a small Maya temple to Ixchel.
El Meco · Archaeological site · 8 km away
Maya ruins on the mainland near the Punta Sam ferry, with a pyramid among the trees; reopened in 2024 with a bridge to the beach.
Isla Contoy · Nature reserve · 30 km away
A protected bird island north of Isla Mujeres, with nesting pelicans and frigatebirds; only 200 visitors a day on authorized boats.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.