"Quiet little destination now getting overcrowded with day-trippers from Cancún. Natural aesthetics still charming but human-made additions are tacky. Some tourism has benefited locals, but most visitors learn little about the history of Isla Mujeres."
"Development has been hectic, but the island still feels like a break from the insanity of Cancún. It is not beautiful by any stretch, but is soothing. Low-key enough that it feels like a hideaway."
"The island bears little resemblance to its former incarnation. Yet, while it's very touristy, the Mexican government should be commended for its measures to protect the island and reef areas. Much is off-limits to undersea activities. Above ground, a small archaeological site is maintained fairly well."
