Advertisement
Punta Sur

Punta Sur

What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
See what travellers are saying
  • Jane W
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Panorama that is hard to forget
    The views were fabulous and the color of the ocean was turquoise. The paths let you explore many levels of the park and also descend to the surf. There are not handrails on all paths so it’s not safe for small children without supervision. You can walk here from some hotels or take a taxi (they come by frequently) for 150 pesos. If you love scenery and ocean views this should not be missed.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 October 2023
  • Yelena L
    81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Punta Sur- the very East point of Mexico
    Most beautiful scenery as well as history. You will need to pay $6 entry per person to walk the pathways/ coastline. There is free area to take pics, but to see the actual tip of the island you gotta pay.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 November 2023
  • AlyBeau
    Columbia, Missouri119 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Special Place
    Punta Sur is beyond words. It’s a place you just have to experience. Rich in history and beauty, this is a must do while visiting Isla Mujeres!! I recommend going first thing in the morning to avoid the heat and crowds. Take your time and enjoy each moment. You will be glad you did.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 9 November 2023
  • JumpingJenFlash
    Kelowna, Canada10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous view
    Gorgeous view! My favourite photo was an iguana on a rock lounging above the rocky waves below. F@&$ the ruins. I’m from a tourist town too and maybe I’ll do it one day, strolled down the path below- maybe if you’re cool and nice enough a local will give you some hints on some “hidden” spots. Amazingly inner sarcastic wit against a lot of really stupid people playing with boobs of statues and being just lame on an island that stands for much much more in terms of women. Now there’s some free entertainment.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 November 2023
  • Mike X
    Chicago, Illinois3,896 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Might as well
    Get there before 10:30. We had the place to ourselves almost but when we left around 11 huge groups started pouring in. There's a lot of walking with no shade. The temple itself is small and but the statues and the stairs going down to the water is a good time. You'll be in and out in less than 45 minutes.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 November 2023
  • St_Albans_City
    476 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    More than worth the price of admission
    We spent an interesting 90 minutes or so here. The statues are all good (though the QR code explanations aren't ideal for cheapskate foreigners who have turned off data roaming) and the walkways down and around the cliffs give some excellent views. Not for the faint-hearted though - there are few guard-rails and the concrete path is broken in a few places. The views make up for the moments of anxiety
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 January 2024
  • LeeAnn M
    South Lake Tahoe, California153 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth the $6
    Definitely worth the cost of admission. Well kept national park along the south end of isla mujeres. There is a small ruin of a Mayan pyramid. The walking path down to the water and along the coastline was stunning. Take the steps down! $6 entry fee that is cash only
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 January 2024
  • Navigate02792086245
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning
    Punta Sur is stunning. I would encourage everyone to take this easy hike to witness the most amazing unspoiled views of this beautiful island. The paths are easily walkable and took about an hour to see it all.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 17 February 2024
  • EastCoastCanada
    253 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must do!
    Exceptional views and beautiful seaside scenery. Some local vendors to visit and great photo ops. Bathrooms are 10 pesos to use. However if you pay the small entrance fee (about$6) to the park with the ruins, there is a wonderful easy walking trail to visit some cultural and historical points of interest including a Mayan ruin site. It turns out this is the Eastern most point in Mexico. There is also a separate walking trail at your choice to do which requires some steep stairs and at times there are no railings. We managed just fine though and it was worth the adventure and the beautiful views. Definitely a must stop when touring the island- it took us about 25 minutes by golf cart to arrive. Well worth the time and the entrance fee!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 February 2024
  • Wendy K
    Baldwin, Wisconsin677 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolute Beauty!
    We visited Punta Sur based on a number of FB recommendations and it’s the #2 thing to do on Trip Advisor! I usually capture sunsets, I’m not awake for many sunrises, I kept putting this off until today, I’m glad I got up and saw the sunrise at this beautiful spot. There is a lot of history here and I would pay the $6 per person to talk the path and get a little closer to the cliffs/water. We enjoyed so much we are going back tonight to see the sun go down!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 February 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles3,841 reviews
Excellent
2,586
Very good
944
Average
262
Poor
36
Terrible
13

Susanne C
Winnipeg, Canada11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This was my every morning sunrise fix. Be the first to see the sunrise on the Cliff of Dawn. Most eastern point of Mexico. absolutely beautiful. Note the Banos (bathrooms) may be locked in early morning before the small shops and restaurant are open. Just an important thing to know. The restaurant there is good too, we had lunch their one morning. Delicious and the view is extraordinary. This is a historic site but the hurricane I am sure has changed it. The key is to see as many things as possible, weather and humans make changes. I always appreciate it for what it is as you can never bring back the past. History is everywhere. Enjoy your time here.
Written 15 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Davidjvanb
Winfield, PA27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
While the sculptures are all still currently absent, Punta Sur is still worth the admission ($1.50 if you use pesos or $3 USD). Plenty of trails, some easy, some with stairs and slippery paths. Cool caves to catch some shade in and an unlimited variety of gorgeous photos opportunities. We actually went back again the next day to walk around again.
Written 18 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Courtney N
Andover, MN11 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Friends
We stopped here to get ice cream cones. They put one small scoop of ice cream in a big cone for $3-4. We went in another store looking for vanilla. They lady working there was talking on her cellphone the whole time we were in the store and she was not wearing a mask. You must pay to use the bathrooms onsite.
Written 19 February 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Nancy K
Poulsbo, WA186 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
A must-see on your visit to Isla Mujeres! There is a walkway out around the point (some portions may be wheelchair accessible), past a very small Maya ruin, that takes you quite a ways up and down the rocky promontory, affording incredible views of turquoise waters, reefs, and of Cancun across the way. Look for iguana. We didn't see too many fish in the clear waters, but a few.

At one point along one side of the route there's a sign saying that you need to pay admission to the Garrafon Park, so we turned around. There are restrooms, an ice cream shop, souvenir shops and a restaurant at this location.
Written 31 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Tom B
Yorba Linda, CA103 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
Very cool spot, really the highlight of the island for my wife and I who are NOT into the boozing + golfcart scene. Only $3 per person to go out to the point, walk the "catwalk" type boardwalk right next to the waves, and see the ruins.

Note that you can get easy and cheap transportation down here from the ferry terminal ( or really any point between playa norte and the punta) via the #4 city bus that runs every 10-15 minutes in a big loop! Clean, friendly drivers who help you get off at the right stop, and only ONE DOLLAR per person per ride for tourists!
Written 16 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Jeffery S
Toledo, OH33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
Punta Sur eco park is a great experience. Most likely an almost 2,000 year old site used for a Mayan temple to worship the sun, complete with remaining ruins of the temple on the Eastern most edge of the island built to catch the first rays of the sunrise that touch the entire country of Mexico. Only $2 admission fee to get in the archeological site and walk around the paths and explore. You can almost feel the Native presence all around you. There are no buildings or anything to ruin the ancient area, but there is a good restaurant that serves alcohol before the site and gift shops at the front entrance. A walk around the site lets you appreciate all the natural beauty around and gives great views of the Caribbean. Great alternative to the hustle and shopping of El Centro.
Written 20 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Court
127 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
Punta Sur is a photographer's dream. No bad picture can be taken. I even saw a couple doing shibari (bondage rope tying type stuff) and taking pictures. And an old lady standing on a big sharp rock with her arms out like Titanic. You don't have to pay 30 pesos ($3) to go towards the back, but I highly recommend you do. You can even walk down the walkway to get up close to the water (at your own risk of course). I suggest you wear sneakers. I saw people in flip flops. No bueno, This is a beautiful place that reminds you how small you are. Note the walk way leads to Garrafon Reef Park, so at one point you will have to turn back or pay, in case you planned to try to sneak in. There's a lady waiting for you. Also some girl dressed as a mermaid to take pictures with and lure you over.
Written 6 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Duane K
Mesa, AZ14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Went to Punta Sur this past week. I can't remember the exact cost, maybe a couple bucks to get in. There are a couple of stores and a restaurant/bar you can go to prior to entry. Keep in mind though, that you can only go to the bathroom if you buy something (have to show your receipt). This is the only negative and kind of dumb trivial thing to have in place. There are no other restrooms for miles and you are there to visit, you may need to make a bathroom break while there... The walking around, trails that lead up and down to the water are quite fun. It's the very first place in the entire country of Mexico that gets to experience the sunrise every morning. There are people that appear to be there every day working to maintain and improve trails and infrastructure. After getting a few great photos we chilled at the bar. They have great drinks and great music. If you are going to Isla Mujeres, this is a great place to add to your exploration.
Written 9 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

cypjg
Spring Branch, TX363 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021 • Family
We had to visit Punta Sur based on it being second on the list of things to do in Isla Mujeres. There were plenty of cart vendors selling snacks and drinks so we picked up a churro to share from Churros Rellenos. We also enjoyed the ice cream cup we got at the ice cream shop and thought it was different and tastier than what we are used to getting in Texas. Looking at others pricing it does seem a little higher at $70 pesos for 2 scoops. Today on Miguel Hidalgo Ave we found a restaurant selling 4 scoops for $40 pesos. Big difference. We noticed you also have to pay to use the bathroom which was surprising. It really has amazing views so add it to your list of wanting to get out and about on the island.
Written 25 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

dawn f
53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Beautiful. Isla Mujeres is a very small island that takes about 10 minutes to cross via gold cart. If you are looking for something relaxing and unique that is not on a resort property, this little island is quaint and beautiful. Right where you get off the ferry there are guys standing there renting golf carts. Our cart was $60 for the entire day. THis allowed us to poke all over the island throughout the day. We stopped at a cute little area on the sand and water with swings where we could enjoy a cold coconut milk. We then drove down to Punta Sur which the the southern most part of the island and is so beautiful. There’s a turtle sanctuary down that way but it was closed when we were there. We headed north to the Playa Norte beach which was gorgeous, but hot and pretty packed. There are tiki huts to sit under but the beach was really full at that point. The shopping area covers several streets across from the ferry area and is full of quaint shops, and little eateries. Beware that every single store owner will be approaching you as you walk down the street to talk to you and invite you into their shop to see what they have, with a promise that the A/C is free. Lol. They compete with eachother on the street to try to get you into their specific shop over their neighbor. I was ok and comfortable laughings, saying hello and walking on by. My husband was a little more bothered by this. The food on the island was very good, all authentic of course and menu was all in Mexican, but the waiter was very helpful. IMPORTANT NOTE: check every receipt closely as we were scammed in the jewelry store that is directly across the street form the Ferry. I bought a ring there that was $129 AMerican $. He showed me the pesos amount and the American amount first which were both correct, and he spoke perfect English so there was no misunderstanding in the language. I approved it and he took my card. When we got home to the states my husband saw in the account he had closed out my sale for that ring for $1,500 American $ after we left the store. he then looked up reviews on this store and they are all along the same line as our experience. Our fault for not being more careful for sure, just make sure to be careful what you use for payment, and what is actually being charged.
Written 1 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Showing results 1-10 of 2,754
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Punta Sur, Isla Mujeres

All Isla Mujeres HotelsIsla Mujeres Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Isla Mujeres
All things to do in Isla Mujeres
Day Trips in Isla MujeresAmusement Parks in Isla Mujeres
RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars