17 July 2008 61 views No Comment

Isla Mujeres is an island paradise just a few miles off the coast of Cancun’s hotel zone. Isla Mujeres, which means “island of women” was once frequented by the Mayan people to seek favors from Ixchel, the goddess of fertility. Experiencing the aesthetic scenes of the island would quickly help you understand why the Mayans believed it to be the home of a goddess.

Today Isla Mujeres is a booming tourist destination with several ocean front developments that have just been completed or are currently under construction. Isla Mujeres is an extension of the thriving Cancun tourism economy, so rental demand should provide a reliable source of cash flow if you invested in a second home to be used for part of the year.

Isla Mujeres is just 5 miles and length and half a mile wide so the space limitations and intimate nature of a small island may not appeal to you. Another consideration is accessibility to the mainland, which is available via ferry or small boats. One of the preferred parts of the island is the well renowned Playa Norte, which offers some of the most eye pleasing views and many enjoyable water activities to keep you entertained.

A google search of Isla Mujeres real estate, will turn up a strong supply of properties at very affordable prices. Mundaca.com is a real estate company that provides an impressive number of listings for a broad range of homes, including several new waterfront condos in the 200’s.

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