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AN ANTON MEDIA GROUP SPECIAL
Voyage To
Isla Mujeres BY MAYA BROWN
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lear waters, tall palm trees and the sounds of salsa music playing in the background. When many people think of Mexico, they immediately think of Cancun, but in this case, it’s Isla Mujeres, which translates to the “Island of Women.” I spent some time on this Mexican island, whose name comes from the temple of Ixchel, the Mayan goddess of fertility. Only 20 minutes from Cancun by ferry, the island offers
many stunning views thanks to its gorgeous turquoise waters. It is also the first spot where you can see the sun rise in Mexico. Visiting another country means a different culture, food, environment and people. I had the opportunity to stay with family while I was visiting, which meant I would be staying in a pueblito, or village. That meant that I was able to eat a ton of Mexican food both cooked by
my grandmother and from little street carts off the side of the road. From the crunchy chicken tacos to the constant 32 ounces of ice cold horchata, my stomach was always full. Aside from the delicious food, the places I saw and discovered on the island were some of my favorite moments from my trip, and locales that you, too, might enjoy.
see ISLA MUJERES on page 16A
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