Should you visit Isla Mujeres or Acapulco de Juarez?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Isla Mujeres and Acapulco de Juarez. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Isla Mujeres
About eight miles from the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Mujeres is an island in the Mexican Caribbean Sea. The town, of the same name, has a population of about 13,000. Tourism has grown in the area since the 1970s and today it is a significant part of the island's economy. As such, there are plenty of amenities that cater specifically to visitors. The island's proximity to Cuba make it a common transit point for Cubans in route to the United States.
Acapulco de Juarez
Located on the southwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico is the beautiful beach city of Acapulco de Juarez. Acapulco is one of the original travel and resort destinations in Mexico, and it's still considered a popular spring break destination for Americans. Known as simply "Acapulco" to many travelers, this region is a popular spot for cruise lines to stop and timeshares to grow. Thanks to those cruise lines and timeshares, tourist activities like water parks and jet skis have experienced considerable growth.
Which city is cheaper, Acapulco de Juarez or Isla Mujeres?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Isla Mujeres is $96, while the average daily cost in Acapulco de Juarez is $52. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Isla Mujeres and Acapulco de Juarez in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $102 for a double occupancy room in Isla Mujeres.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $25. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Acapulco de Juarez the cost is $50 on average.
Food
In Isla Mujeres travelers spend around $30 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
In Acapulco de Juarez travelers spend around $19 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Isla Mujeres $30
Acapulco de Juarez $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Isla Mujeres
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Isla Mujeres.
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Private Deluxe Lobster Dinner In A Catamaran:
$1,600
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Acapulco de Juarez
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Acapulco de Juarez.
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Cliff Divers Show With Dinner Or Two Drinks At Acapulco:
$61
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Isla Mujeres is $23 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $11 per day to get around in Acapulco de Juarez.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Isla Mujeres
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Isla Mujeres:
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Private Catamaran To Isla Mujeres And Transfer:
$1,520
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:
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Acapulco Airport Transfer:
$8.00
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Transfer in Private Car from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Bahía de Acapulco:
$22
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Private Airport Transfer: Acapulco Int. Airport (ACA) to Acapulco de Juarez:
$24
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Transfer in private minivan from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Bahía de Acapulco:
$25
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Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer:
$40
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Round trip transfer Private Car from-to Acapulco Airport-ACA-Bahía de Acapulco:
$43
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Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Roundtrip Private Transfer:
$80
Is it cheaper to fly into Isla Mujeres or Acapulco de Juarez?
Prices for flights to both Acapulco de Juarez and Isla Mujeres change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Isla Mujeres's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $13 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $12 per person, per day in Acapulco de Juarez. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Isla Mujeres
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Isla Mujeres are as follows:
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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour with Lunch Included:
$45
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Street Art of Isla Mujeres Tour:
$60
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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour:
$63
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Isla Mujeres walking tour for Beach & Sun lovers!:
$75
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Cancun: Isla Mujeres Snorkel Tour with Ferry Ride and Lunch:
$75
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Luxury Catamaran tour to isla mujeres with transportation from Tulum:
$108
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Tulum & Playa del Carmen Combo Tour with Catamaran Adventure:
$115
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From Cancun: Swim with Whale Sharks Tour:
$125
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2020 SPECIAL!! 2 Tank Adventures Drift and Wreck dives:
$125
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Scuba Diving Adventure without Certification! Try it today!:
$165
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Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum:
$180
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The Best of Isla Mujeres Walking Tour:
$409
Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez
Here are a few actual costs in Acapulco de Juarez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Acapulco Acarey Yatch Cruise:
$37
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Acapulco Sightseeing &Best Taco Lunch+Baby Turtle Release(MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS):
$42
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Acapulco City Tour:
$43
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Acapulco Historical & Cultural Tour:
$55
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LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLING TOUR + Buffete of Brazilian Steakhouse= BEST NIGHT EVER!:
$92
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Acapulco Eco-Tour:
$93
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Coyuca Town Tour and Baby Turtle Release:
$98
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Taxco Tour From Acapulco:
$163
Alcohol
The average person spends about $16 on alcoholic beverages in Isla Mujeres per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Acapulco de Juarez may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.04 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Isla Mujeres
Also in Isla Mujeres, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Isla Mujeres Golf Cart Bar Crawl:
$121
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Isla Mujeres and Acapulco de Juarez, we can see that Isla Mujeres is more expensive. And not only is Acapulco de Juarez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Acapulco de Juarez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Acapulco de Juarez and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Isla Mujeres would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Isla Mujeres than you might in Acapulco de Juarez.
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