Maps & Insider Info
🚨 Isla Mujeres Emergency Contacts
General Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance):
📞 911
🏥 Medical Services
Community Hospital (24/7): 📞 +52 998 877 0117 📍 Calle Boquinete 173, La Gloria
Naval Hospital (Sanatorio Naval): 📞 +52 998 877 0001
Red Cross (Cruz Roja): 📞 +52 998 877 0280
Hyperbaric Chamber (Diving Emergencies): 📞 +52 998 877 0819
🏳️🌈 Consular Assistance (Cancún)
U.S. Citizens: 📞 +52 558 526 2561 (24/7)
Canadian Citizens: 📞 +52 555 724 9795 (24/7)
British Citizens: 📞 +52 55 1670 3200
German Citizens: 📞 +52 55 5431 2177
Spanish Citizens: 📞 +52 55 4246 8136
Italian Citizens: 📞 +52 55 5596 3655
🚕 Private Taxi Service
Miguel: 📞 +52 998 221 3033
🛡️ Security & Rescue
Local Police: 📞 +52 998 999 0051
Civil Protection: 📞 +52 998 877 0106
Navy Search & Rescue: 📞 +52 998 877 0194
Harbourmaster (Capitanía del Puerto): 📞 +52 998 877 0095
👩⚕️ English-Speaking Doctors
Dr. Antonio Salas:
📞 Office: +52 998 688 4630
📞 Emergency: +52 998 845 2370
Dra. Greta Shorey:
📞 Office: +52 998 888 0084
📞 Emergency: +52 998 402 6874
💊 Pharmacies (Open 24 Hours)
Farmacias Yza (Centro): 📍 Centro, Isla Mujeres
Farmacias Bazar: 📍 Centro, Isla Mujeres
🐾 Veterinary Services
Dr. Delfino Guevara: 📞 +52 998 999 0097
🎉 Isla Mujeres Annual Festivals & Cultural Events
🥳 Carnaval Isla Mujeres
When: February 13–17, 2026
Where: Downtown Isla Mujeres
Highlights: Vibrant parades, dazzling costumes, live music, and dance performances. The festivities culminate with the symbolic burning of “Juan Carnaval” on Fat Tuesday.
🌈 Utopia Festival
When: April 4–7, 2025
Where: Beaches and venues throughout Isla Mujeres
Highlights: A premier LGBTQ+ music festival featuring top DJs, themed parties, wellness activities, and immersive art installations.
💀 Día de los Muertos – Luz y Vida Entre Vivos y Muertos
When: October 25 – November 2, 2025
Where: Town Square (Zócalo) and various locations
Highlights: A week-long celebration featuring altars (ofrendas), traditional dances, parades of “Catrinas,” and the “Paseo de las Ánimas” procession honoring departed loved ones.
🎣 Sport Fishing Tournaments
When: Various dates throughout the year
Where: Isla Mujeres waters
Highlights: Competitive fishing events attracting anglers worldwide, targeting species like sailfish and marlin.
🎶 Island Time Music Festival
When: February 12–15, 2025
Where: Various venues across Isla Mujeres
Highlights: Intimate performances by renowned Nashville songwriters and musicians. Proceeds support the Little Yellow Schoolhouse for children with special needs.
🐢 Festival de la Tortuga Marina (Sea Turtle Festival)
When: Typically in October
Where: Beaches and conservation centers
Highlights: Educational activities, turtle releases, and cultural events promoting sea turtle conservation.
🎆 New Year’s Eve Celebration
When: December 31
Where: Town Square (Zócalo)
Highlights: Live music, dancing, and a spectacular fireworks display to ring in the new year.