In 1517, Isla Mujeres was discovered by the Spaniards 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. 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. 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 sunken ships such as the original cannons that lie among the natural coral reefs, caves and tropical fish. . Location 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 . Clothing Casual and seasonal attire constitutes dress code in Isla Mujeres. Coat and tie not necessary unless you wish to dinner in one of the luxury restaurants, which require semiformal attire. Beach clothing is restricted and should not be used in town. Currency The peso is the legal national currency of Mexico. However, American dollars are accepted in the majority of shops and restaurants. American dollars can be exchanged at banks and hotels at daily conversion rate (exchange rate) Electricity 110 Volts A.C./60 cycles Time Central Time. Customs Custom regulations allow citizens of the United States to import $400.00 Usd. Worth of merchandise and 2 liters of liquor duty free. The Government of the United States will tax any additional purchases. Customs forms are supplied by airlines during flights to the United States. Get a list of tours or hotels by clicking the titles