Isla Mujeres: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 60Isla Mujeres draws loving visitors and some long-term residents, but commenters warn that prices and crowds have risen sharply, leaving it genuinely mixed for a remote-work stay.
- beaches
- relaxed island vibe
- affordable compared to expectations
- nightlife feels cozy
- easy scooter and golf cart getting around
- fun for short visits
- rising rents and prices
- overtourism and crowds
- golf cart and scooter traffic in centro
- island has changed a lot
- rent higher than expected
- safety concerns about government changes
- Long-term residents still love it but say it has grown crowded.
- Once affordable, now pricier since word spread about the island.
- Great for vacations, less clearly suited to permanent island living.
- Nightlife is lively but not overly loud, which some appreciate.
- Prices are a common concern, especially rentals compared to older experiences.
Read from 8 videos, 37 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
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What viewers said
“I've lived on Isla Mujeres full-time for almost 13 years. Love it! I'm an anthropologist who also sells real estate on the island. There are 17 named neighborhoods, all with varying rental or purchase prices. As for hospitals or medical car”
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“"Isla," as I call it, is so beautiful. I love it with all my heart and soul. When I first started visiting, it WAS affordable and had a relaxed vibe. Now that the secret is out, prices have really gone up, and it has become a bit over run w”
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“We recently moved out of Isla. I don't know when the centro street scenes were shot, but they are only that empty at 6am. Now, it's over the top with golf carts, people, scooters etc. NOT a peaceful place. Also, rents are much higher than m”
♥ 13 likes
“We spent many winters on Isla before retiring to La Paz. I really love Isla. It is our happy place… for vacation”
“Video quality seems much better.. good work 👌”
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“I was on the island over 15 yrs ago it has grown and changed a lot from what I'm seeing in this video”
“We’ve visited Isla Mujeres a couple of times. We had a fun time there. North Beach is fantastic! Personally myself I would never live on an island, any island, but it’s a great place to visit.”
“loved renting a scooter to go around the island!”
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“My husband and i love Isla. We have been going there for some time. Beautiful Island.”
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“We ❤ isla, I’m pleasantly surprised how affordable it is since it’s definitely very touristy and has an awesome beach😊”
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