Isla de los Alacranes
Isla de los Alacranes
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scrubbers1958
Chapala, Mexico41 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
I always thought that there had to be something fascinating to owith this island because it's a popular site to visit via small launches. You should visit, but don't set your sights too high. It's nothing more than a small strip of land with tiny restaurants/bars. That's it. Yes, you can look back at the mainland, but....
Written 29 April 2018
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MaestrosdelArte
Chapala, Mexico56 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
There isn't much on the island, however, it is a ceremonial worship place for the Huichol indigenous people of Jalisco and if you're lucky, you might see some on the island the day you visit.
Written 18 March 2018
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Sandri
Los Angeles, CA556 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Best thing about going to isla de los alacranes was the boat ride. Our family of four got a boat with another couple (we split cost). Ride cost was $470 to and from island. There is nothing to do other then eat, drink and rest (take a nap). They added a playground section which my kids loved!
Written 23 December 2018
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Phil
Oklahoma City, OK177 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
I really want to rate this higher, but I just can't. There is potential here. The boat ride over is nice, and walking around the island can be fun. The problem is that the island is in bad need of general maintenance and trash collection. There are also a number of feral cats, some of whom do not look healthy, which really breaks my heart.
Written 29 October 2023
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lebegeil
Berlin, Germany35 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
I’m sure this little island used to be a beautiful place but now it is just horrible. There is trash everywhere. Old plastic chairs, plastic bottles, satellite dishes... It seems like nobody cares about the island. They just bring tourists there for a lot of money and try to sell them food, drinks and souvenirs. They don’t spend a single peso on keeping the island clean. This could be such a nice place but they don’t care.
Written 2 January 2018
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Catherine Bryan
Carlsbad, CA16 contributions
June 2019
It only took us 20 minutes by boat to reach this small island named for its shape, from above, it looks like the shape of a scorpion. On arrival we walked on a few feet up a hillside where we found a charming little outdoor cafe where we dined on fresh sea bass and a special local punch called Cazuelas, made from Oranges, Limes and Grapefruit with bits of fruit floating in a small bowl, with a splash of blue agave tequila. After lunch we strolled around the island and viewed a small lighthouse, some interesting scorpions carved into the rocky landscape and the ancient sacred Huichol Ceremonial Hut, recently decreed a protected site by order of the Mexican Government. Central to the ancient Huichol religion is the long journey to Wirakuta for gathering peyote over many months culminating with the peyote ceremony conducted by a Huichol Shaman.
Written 21 August 2019
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Anthony G
Omak, WA22 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
We took this trip to this island on a windy day which resulted in choppy water. It didn’t bother my 61 year mother who came along for the ride. Once we arrived at the island we soon discovered it to be somewhat “dirty” as garage was not picked up. They started to pick up the garage soon after we arrived. We really enjoyed the island and sitting next to the water. If you can try to visit this location not on the weekend as there were very little amount of people. We loved the relax feel so much we forgot about returning back to our tour guide who came looking for us to take back. We plan on returning back next year.
Written 23 October 2017
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TucsonBrian
Tucson, AZ148 contributions
July 2014
Just 15 or 20 minutes east of Chapala is the tiny Pueblo of Mezcala. During the Mexican Revolution, indigenous people held out a siege of 6 years by the Spanish Army. (Supplies were smuggled in under cover of night). The boat trip was 280 pesos and a young boy became our guide and told us the story (in Spanish). Very low key, very interesting, very scenic and fun. Bring your camera, comfortable shoes, and a bottle of water. No food on the island, but plenty of choice at food stands along the malecon. Our guide said it can be busy on weekends. If you can go on a week day, you'll probably have the place to yourself.
Written 19 July 2014
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Ronald S
Lubbock, TX40 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
The boat ride was a nice break from walking, but the island needs to be cleaned up and repaired before opening or charging people to visit. Definitely could have skipped this.
Written 6 December 2020
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sherrypants
Billings, MT8 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
We love chapala, the people, the weather, the food. Everything! But do not fall for a boat ride to Isla De los Alacranes. Yuk! Very cheap (less than $500 pesos for the boat ride, regardless of the number of passengers). But I'd rather give the guy $40 pesos to NOT go. The island is trashy and just a tourist trap. Nothing worth seeing there. No vamos
Written 16 January 2019
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Hola ¿cuánto dura el recorrido para ir a la isla? es decir tomando en cuenta la ida, la estancia y el regreso ¿cuánto me tardaría?
Gracias
Written 19 January 2016
Desde que sales tardarás alrededor de dos horas ida y regreso. No hay mucho por hacer ahí. Si tienes planeado comer en la isla tendrás que invertirle un poco mas de tiempo.
Written 21 January 2016
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