In 1517, Isla Mujeres was discovered by the spanidars along with Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba who arrived to this abandoned site and discovered monuments in the form of women. They decided to give it the name of Isla Mujeres which means the island of women.
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The island was also used as a pirate refuge by famous men such as Jean and Peter Laffite, due to the fact that many spanish ships sailed very close to it's shores. en ships such as the original cannons that lie among the natural coral reefs, caves and tropical fish.
Diving and snorkeling create an adventure for the hidden past of the lost spanish ships such as the Mercurio and the San Geronimo. Discover the remains of these suk. Isla Mujeres is located just 8 miles across the Caribbean from Cancun. Enjoy a daily exploration by renting a moped or even a golf cart and ride off into the wonder that awaits. Discover the natural and cultural points of interest.
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