The first place in all of Mexico to receive the sun’s rays is Punta Sur in Isla Mujeres and is one of the places you have to visit during your visit to Cancun and of course enjoy all the goodness, natural attractions and beaches that are waiting for us.
Punta Sur Isla Mujeres
Despite being a small place, Isla Mujeres has a lot of tourist attractions that would leave more than one open-mouthed and while Playa Norte is among the main courses of the place, Punta Sur has nothing to envy.
This side of the island is the first to receive the sun’s rays and this feature attracts thousands of travelers each year who seek to recharge their batteries, watch the sunrise and enjoy the sound of the sea.
In fact, every New Year’s Eve, thousands of people come to Isla Mujeres’ Punta Sur to receive the first year’s rays of the sun, an ancestral custom!
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What can I do in Punta Sur?
Explore! Remember that Isla Mujeres is not very big, so you can explore on foot, by bike or in a golf cart. However you decide to explore this small part of Isla Mujeres, we guarantee you will be amazed.
While you tour Punta Sur, you will be amazed by the incredible view of the Caribbean Sea, the sound of the waves will seduce you and of course, you will have the opportunity to take many pictures, either in the letters of Isla Mujeres, in its cliffs or in its various natural areas. Not to mention that this area is the highest on the island, so the view will be enviable for everyone.
Another thing that stands out in Punta Sur of Isla Mujeres is the Mayan vestiges of the goddess Ixchel (Mayan goddess of fertility) as well as a representation of it and the iguana, which is a reptile that you will find here freely; going down the cliff you will find paths to the seashore, perfect spaces to fill up with energy.
And if what you are looking for is to spend an afternoon partying, while the sun falls into the immensity of the sea and lets you see the dawn of dusk to give way to the stars, Punta Sur has a Roof Top called sunset beach club Top by Belo, from which you can not only enjoy the best sunsets, flirty drinks, live music and relax in the infinity pool.
Another of the things you can do and find here is to visit the turtle sanctuary (tortugranaja) or enjoy the Garrafón natural park.
How to get to Punta Sur
Isla Mujeres is not very big, so you can get to Punta Sur on foot, but you can also take a cab from any point of the island to Punta Sur, it costs $100 pesos (one way). You can ask for a taxi to wait for you or when you are done you can go to the parking lot to see if there are any cabs available or wait for one to arrive. If you rented a scooter or golf cart, it is very easy to get there.
Without a doubt, on your next visit to Isla Mujeres you have to visit Punta Sur and let yourself be amazed by all the attractions it has to offer. We guarantee you will fall in love with Isla Mujeres, you will fall in love with the Caribbean Mexico.
