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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 the entrance to the inlet |
As
you travel south on the waterways past the passenger ferries and the
car ferry docks, you will see several reasonably protected spots
to drop the hook and anchor for a few days.
If anchoring is not
your style, keep travelling 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, a 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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| Marina Paraiso |
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 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. Do I have 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 several 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 a travelling 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.
The Marina Del Sol is basic but well run by great folks who care about their clients. Nearby is Oscar's Marina and restaurant.
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| Affordable and friendly Marina del Sol |
As
the waterway narrows, many tiny facilities will allow
boaters to berth at their docks for a fee.
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, Lawrie, Lynda, Sparky, and Thomas the Cat
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