Beach· Isla Mujeres· Mexico
Playa Lancheros (Isla Mujeres)
21° 13.0′ N · 86° 43.7′ W
A palm-shaded, sheltered beach on the lagoon (west) side of Isla Mujeres, famous for its beachfront restaurant grilling tikin xic - fish rubbed in achiote and sour orange and cooked over open flame. Shallow, calm water makes it a family swimming spot and an easy lunch stop from Laguna Makax.
Practical
Coordinate from the Zona Turística listing's map link. On the road to Garrafón (Carretera a Garrafón), south of Laguna Makax and Hacienda Mundaca. The sand is coarser than at Playa Norte; kayaks and SUPs can be rented. Taxi from town was quoted around MXN 75 (older price - verify locally); also reached by golf cart. Hollyeats warns that birds will try to steal food. Restaurant hours and prices not published - verify locally.
Best for
Tikin xic lunch and calm-water swimming
Nearby
- Hacienda Mundaca (Isla Mujeres)0.2 NM away
- Hospital de Isla Mujeres0.2 NM away
- Kin Ha Beach Club (Isla Mujeres)0.6 NM away
- Isla Mujeres Turtle Farm (Tortugranja)0.7 NM away
- Sac Bajo and Zama Beach Club (Isla Mujeres)0.8 NM away
- Manchones Reef0.9 NM away
- MUSA Underwater Museum0.9 NM away
- Playa Garrafón (Garrafón de Castilla Beach)0.9 NM away