Puerto Juarez is a town on the outskirts of Cancun (State Quintana Roo, Mexico), almost next to the Continental Zone of the Municipality of Women Island. It is in this place where the Federal Pier is located, from which the boats depart and arrive to Women Island.
To get
From Av. Tulum, in the center of Cancun, you can board the bus that takes you to the pier. From the so-called "Crucero" (which is where Tulum and López Portillo avenues converge) combis and vans also leave. Taxis can also take you, although the fare is a bit higher. From the Cruise, it is approximately a five minute ride.
To cross to Women Island:
- Maritime Transport Magaña - Speedboats, from Puerto Juárez. Open from 5:30 AM to 12:30 AM, departures every 30 minutes - Tel. 877 0618
- Overseas - Speedboats, from Puerto Juárez - Open from 5:30 AM to 12:30 AM, departures every 30 minutes Tel. 843 2011
- Ferry
- Departures from Punta Sam - Hours: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:15 PM - Departures from Isla Mujeres - Hours: 5:15 AM, 6:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 15:00 PM
To buy
On the dock, they have been established from convenience stores to buy soft drinks, snacks, bottled water, etc., to shops with souvenirs from Cancun and Isla Mujeres and original handicrafts, such as hammocks from the region and quartz necklaces or bracelets of all the colors, amethysts, shells and snails.
To eat
Nearby are picturesque places on the shore of the beach to enjoy the freshest seafood prepared at the moment: ceviches. cocktails, shrimp in all its presentations and the delicacy of the place: the "Tikinxic" fish, which is prepared on the grill, with an exquisite red color that gives it the "red message", a paste made of axiote and spices from the region .