Every city that attracts tourists soon develops a sacrificial zone informally known as “gringo gulch”. Isla Mujeres’ population is concentrated into two villages about three miles apart. The Northern end has the ferry terminals and most of the tourist related businesses while the Southern area houses most of the Mexican population in a village called Colonia. Being a mere three miles across the bay from Cancun, the Northern end developed such an area along pedestrian-friendly Avenue de Hildalgo. This is where most of the bars, restaurants, and gift shops are found. We were there on Super Bowl Sunday and the street was packed while in April the crowds were much diminished.
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| Paul and Harry at North End of Hidalgo | Bill at North End of Hildalgo |
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| City Hall at South End of Hidalgo | Central Park at South End of Hidalgo |
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| Typical Jewelry Store | Typical Mexican Kitsch Shop |
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| Daughter Sarah at Roster | Sister Janice Enjoys '”Make Wood Fire Lasagna” |
Street theater is common on Avenue de Hidalgo such as dancers with torches—even a torch lit hula hoop!
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