Take a stroll through this amazing and free sculpture garden in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Mexico is the best place to visit – or at least that’s the opinion from a travel blogger who has visited the country 27 times over the past 30 years. It’s me. I’m the travel blogger. But I started going to this beautiful country long before blogging, social media and cell phones even existed. I didn’t make it to Isla Mujeres, Mexico (a short ferry ride from Cancun) until 2019.
It was during this trip to Isla Mujeres that my husband and I wandered upon some amazing street art, building murals and sculptures in an accidental kind of way. And it’s free! Located near North Beach on Isla Mujeres, Mexico, I highly recommend taking a brief detour to check out some of the most unusual sculptures.
This post contains recommended links to products and services. While you will not accrue any additional costs to support my blog, I may receive compensation if you purchase these products and services. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. All images taken by kmf are available for purchase via digital download.
I’m totally intrigued to learn more about the story behind the amazing sculptures we came across while walking by Hotel Paradise Suites near Isla Mujeres, Mexico’s North Beach. Initially, we were told an owner of the property was the sculptor.
Update: I’ve learned these intriguing sculptures on Isla Mujeres were most likely sculpted by or at least inspired by French sculptor Bruno Catalano – “symbolizing the emptiness that’s created when forced to leave your home, your life, your land, your roots for any reason. I’m planning to reach out to the sculpture to validate that claim and for more information.” Meanwhile…enjoy this beautiful open-air outdoor sculpture garden on Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
Photo tour: Isla Mujeres sculpture garden near North Beach
Even if you’re not staying on Isla Mujeres, this sculpture garden is just one of the fun things to do that’s near Cancun, Mexico. You can take a short ferry trip from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for a day trip to this beautiful and intriguing island.
What to know about Isla Mujeres, Mexico before you visit
I hope you liked this brief tour of one of the best (and free!) things to do on Isla Mujeres. Please see related posts: Street art: free things to do in Isla Mujeres, Mexico; Is Mexico safe? How to get to Isla Mujeres from Cancun and The best place to stay on Isla Mujeres near North Beach – Hotel Secreto.
Pin it for later
If you liked this post about one of the best things to do in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, please pin it for future reference and/or share on other social sites. Thank you!
So cool! I’ve always wanted to visit the island in Mexico. Where did you stay?
We stayed at Hotel Secreto, a boutique hotel…and loved it! Here’s a link to my blog post about our stay. https://www.kmfiswriting.com/a-secret-too-good-to-keep-hotel-secreto-isla-mujeres-mexico/
We have stayed @ Paradise Suites several times. Very comfortable and excellent location. 🌅🏖️
Paradise Suites does look look like a really nice place…and love the location!
I love the idea of the emptiness when forced to leave your home. I can see that in the sculptures pictured here!
A lot to think about
I was literally sitting here trying to figure out what I was looking at! these are amazing. I look forward to you validating what the artist was thinking when creating these!
I’m looking forward to uncovering more details.
I love stumbling upon interesting art in our travels. Those sculptures are something else!
We love finding hidden gems on our way to someplace else.
Those sculptures freaked me out a little when I first saw them! I definitely want to see this in person. Thank you!
They are definitely different.
Those sculptures are incredible! I love that each “person” looks different.
Yes, they all have their own personality.
The statues are amazing! Such an optical illusion. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure to share things we find so intriguing.
What an unique place. I never knew this existed.
We didn’t either…love unexpected surprises.
These are amazing – I love checking out sculptures and these look super cool.
The sculpture garden was a really cool thing to come across.
These sculptures are amazing! Thanks for sharing. My kids were sitting here when I looked at them and they found them fascinating as well.
They are definitely conversation starters.
Wow this is cool! I would love to see this one day!
It was super cool!
The artwork is very intriguing!
Agree! Very thought-provoking
I love street art. These sculptures are super cool. I wonder if they will be there when we visit.
I hope so, too! I may be returning in January.
Oh, my Goodness! I have wanted to go to Isla Mujeres forever, and this sculpture garden is just amazing! Another reason to plan a trip there! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks…this was our first visit to Isla and will definitely return!
Thought provoking art. I like how it encourages imagination- very creative. We love Isla Mujeres and the fresh fish
We love Isla!
Wow, these statues are so powerful! I’d like to see these in person someday.
Even more so when I learned the possible story around them.
Interesting!! Never seen anything like this. So unique!
It literally stopped us in our tracks or rather redirected them.
That is amazing art. People are so creative.
So much talent!
Thank you for sharing! This is amazing! A must-see for sure. Got to put this on my bucket list!
My pleasure!
I love this! It certainly does give you something to think about. I’ve never been to Isla Mujeres although I’ve been to Mexico plenty of times. I’ll have to add it to my list.
I’ve been going to Mexico for more than two decades and this was the first time we stayed on Isla Mujeres…will definitely return.
This place looks so cool! If I ever visit Isla Mujeres, I must visit this place! The sculptures are so unique !
Highly recommend…they are pretty intriguing! Definitely stopped us on our way to someplace else.
This looks like such a unique and interesting sculpture garden to visit! I would love to take a stroll around here, and I like that it’s free as well!
Thank you! This sculpture garden in Isla Mujeres was so intriguing…one of the best and free things to do there!