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| Enrique Lima Marina - early in the morning |
I
know, most visitors fly into Cancun and take a passenger ferry across
to our island paradise, but if you are one of the adventurous ones,
come in by boat, it's a very different perspective.
Yes, there are
some great places to berth your boat and have a good time.
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| Looking towards Ballyhoo Restaurant |
At
the north end of the island is the Enrique Lima Marina, home of the
Isla Mujeres Yacht Club, and commonly know as the El
Muelle de la Gasolinera: Gas
Dock. This marina is central to hotels, restaurants, bars and the
Super X-Press grocery store. Located at the head of the docks is the
Ballyhoo Restaurant, serving good food every day of the week.
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| Nice anchorage at entrance to inlet |
As
you travel south on the waterways past the passenger ferries, and the
car ferry docks, you will see a number of reasonably protected spots
to drop the hook, and anchor for a few days. If anchoring is not
your style, keep traveling deeper into the inlet and you'll discover
more marinas, bars, restaurants and several small hotels.
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| El Milagro Marina |
The
El Milagro Marina has good docks, a small pool, community kitchen and
several hotel rooms right next door to the fishing co-operative,
where fresh lobster can be purchased in season.
It is also close to
three fun bars: the Bahai Tortuga, the Soggy Peso Bar & Grill,
and Barlito's.
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| Barlito's at Marina Paraiso Marina |
Right
next door to El Milagro, is the Marina Paraiso Hotel, featuring great
food at Barlito's Restaurant.
Marina Paraiso also has a sports bar,
two very large swimming pools, a dive shop and a twenty room hotel
for those nights when you really want a comfortable bed and a good
hot shower.
Am
I starting to get your attention now? Good!
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| New name for Villa Vera |
As
you motor up this inlet, on the west-side of Isla you will pass a
number of restaurants and bars all with a dock to tie up your dinghy
should you wish to investigate this area later.
Then deep inside
the inlet – wow, a really big marina Puerto Isla, comes into view.
This is the recently renamed Villa Vera Marina that was managed by
Raintree Hotels.
It is a large facility complete with traveling boat
lift, fuel docks, restaurant, bar, and hotel. This marina is very
well protected from severe weather and is a favourite hiding place
for boats during hurricanes.
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| Big yachts at Puerto Isla Mujeres |
Just
past the Marina Puerto Isla are more economical places to berth a
boat for the night, or for a longer period.
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| Affordable and friendly Marina del Sol |
The Marina Del Sol is
basic but well run by great folks who care about their clients. Next
is Oscar's Marina with the best pizza restaurant on the island.
As
the waterway narrows there are many tiny facilities that will allow
boaters to berth at their docks for varying amounts of money.
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| Oscar's Marina & Restaurant - best darn pizza on Isla! |
For a change of
perspective come on over and explore the island by boat.
It's a
whole other view of living in paradise.
Happy
New Year to Everyone
Lynda
and Lawrie
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