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Getting to Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park

Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park sits in Quintana Roo, Mexico, with Cancún the nearest town of any size — about 5.6 km (3.5 mi) out, or roughly 9 min of driving.

Towns to base yourself in

Towns nearest Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
TownDistanceEstimated drive
Cancún5.6 km (3.5 mi)9 min
Zona Urbana Ejido Isla Mujeres6.2 km (3.9 mi)10 min
Isla Mujeres7.9 km (4.9 mi)13 min
Alfredo V. Bonfil13.4 km (8.3 mi)22 min
Leona Vicario47.8 km (29.7 mi)1 hr 3 min
Chiquilá61.2 km (38 mi)1 hr 17 min
San Angel65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
Isla Holbox69.8 km (43.4 mi)1 hr 27 min

How to read these numbers

Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.

Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.

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Common questions

What is the closest town to Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park?

Cancún, about 5.6 km (3.5 mi) away — roughly 9 min of driving.

Where should I stay when visiting Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park?

The practical bases are Cancún, Zona Urbana Ejido Isla Mujeres, and Isla Mujeres — all within a reasonable drive of the park.