When you listen to the sound of the seagulls that fly over the surface of this island, you will realize that you begin to enter an atmosphere surrounded by dreams, by illusions, by life and by a happiness that will transport you to a magical, seductive and extraordinary world.
Isla Mujeres was given that name because, when the Spaniards arrived they found statues of erotic women in a Mayan temple, that’s because the Goddess Ixchell, who was the Goddess of Fertility, was venerated here.
That is why Isla Mujeres, a fertile land where beauty grows and happiness is plentiful, has become the Island where every sailor longs to arrive.
The great connoisseurs know that Isla Mujeres was blessed by the Mayan gods, from Ak Kin (The Sun God), who took it upon himself to day by day bestow on them the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Ix U (The Goddess of the Moon), who, as a symbol of femininity, bestowed on them the most romantic and passionate nights. Chaac (The God of Water) also joined in the great masterpiece, letting the human beings enjoy beautiful days most of the year, without neglecting its vegetation, which needs to be tended and guarded so that it always maintains its tropical green color.
Finally, with the last brushstroke that would turn Isla Mujeres into one of the most valuable paintings, Ek Chuac (The God of Commerce) also participated, he had the assignment of making Isla Mujeres grow and develop, as a consequence this island became one of the best to enjoy delicious sea-food cocktails and ceviches, having bestowed upon the fishermen the gift of choosing the most delicious fish in every one of their catches.
In spite of being a relatively small island, Isla Mujeres has the essence that any other island would love to have, and one day it will not be enough for you to discover the secret love which captivates all of its visitors, although, without your being aware of it, before you leave you will already be in love.
By J.Martinez
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