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Quiz about Isla Mujeres Mexico A little piece of paradise

Isla Mujeres, Mexico - A little piece of paradise Quiz

Isla Mujeres, Mexico, is a small island just off the coast of Cancun. It is my favorite place in the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by Beachnut1964. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Beachnut1964

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
339,363

Updated
Jun 01 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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209

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Question 1 of 10

1. Spaniard Fermin Mundaca arrived on the shores of Isla Mujeres in 1858 after acquiring his wealth selling captured Mayan slaves and, some say, pirating. He is buried in which of the following places? Hint

Isla Holbox

Merida

Valladolid

Mexico City

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Villa Rolandi Thalasso is a spa, gourmet and beach club, listed in the directory of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. To which of the following world leaders and his spouse did it once play host? Hint

Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

US President Bill Clinton

British Prime Minister Tony Blair

US President George W. Bush

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Question 3 of 10

3. Punta Sur, part of Garrafon Reef Park, is a beautiful area of the island. Which of the following statements is NOT true about it? Hint

The sculpture garden includes a 30 foot tall statue of the Pirate Mundaca

Punta Sur is at the highest elevation in the Yucatan peninsul

Punta Sur is the eastern most point in Mexico.

The sculpture garden was erected in 2001.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Isla Contoy, a small uninhabited island 15 miles north of Isla Mujeres, is a popular day trip from Isla Mujeres. Home to more than 150 migrating and resident bird species, the island was declared a National Park in 1998. The Mexican government limits the number of people allowed to visit per day. What is the maximum daily number? Hint

150

200

250

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Question 5 of 10

5. Lobster fishing is popular with the fishermen of Isla Mujeres (and with diners!). However, there are a number of months when lobster fishing is prohibited in order to give them the chance to reproduce. When is the ban on lobster fishing on Isla Mujeres? Hint

March 1 - June 30

February 1 - June 30

April 1 - July 15

May 1 - June 30

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Navy base on Isla Mujeres was opened in 1949. Located on the south side of el Centro, it is bordered by which two of the following streets? Hint

Rueda Medina & Guerrero

Rueda Medina & Hidalgo

Rueda Medina & Benito Juarez

Rueda Medina & Matamoros

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Shell House on Isla Mujeres has been featured on the US channel HGTV. It is the most unique house on Isla Mujeres, built in the shape of a giant conch shell. It was built for an artist; what is his name? Hint

Diego Rivera

Octavio Ocampo

Raquel Aguiler

Anthony Garcia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Considered Mexican "comfort food", this breakfast dish can be found at many restaurants on Isla Mujeres and throughout Mexico. The three main ingredients are stale corn tortillas, green or red chilli sauce and cheese. What is its name? Hint

enchiladas suisse

chilaquiles

motulenos

empanadas

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Question 9 of 10

9. Fermin Mundaca arrived on Isla Mujeres in 1858 and began construction of a huge hacienda called Vista Alegre (Happy View). The plantation included livestock, gardens and orchards with plants imported from all over the world. He fell in love with a young Mayan girl who was 37 years his junior and built her a beautiful garden with great stone arches where he carved her name, "Triguena", the Brunette. How much of Isla Mujeres did the estate cover? Hint

40%

30%

15%

50%

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Question 10 of 10

10. Isla Mujeres is a municipality in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. How many municipalities comprise "QRoo"? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Merida

Fermin Mundaca fell in love with Martiniana (Prisca) Gomez Pantoja, a beautiful girl 37 years his junior. According to legend, when Martiniana married a man closer to her own age, Mundaca slowly went insane and died alone in Merida.

Answer: British Prime Minister Tony Blair

Villa Rolandi is owned and managed by a Swiss company. Their gourmet restaurant, Casa Rolandi, features Swiss and northern Italian cuisine.

It is also rumored that the rock group U2 once rented the entire resort.

3. Punta Sur, part of Garrafon Reef Park, is a beautiful area of the island. Which of the following statements is NOT true about it?

Answer: The sculpture garden includes a 30 foot tall statue of the Pirate Mundaca

On January 1, it is customary for Islenos to head to Punta Sur and watch the sunrise, as it is the first spot in Mexico to see the New Year's sun.

Garraf�n Reef Park is home to the Punta Sur Sculpture Garden. The Sebastian Foundation, along with 23 artists from Mexico and around the world, created this exhibit in 2001.

Answer: 200

Isla Contoy is considered the most important nesting place of sea birds in all of the Mexican Caribbean. There is a small museum and a lookout tower that offers a wonderful panoramic view of the island. Day trips are offered from both Isla Mujeres and Cancun.

Answer: March 1 - June 30

The type of lobster found around Isla Mujeres is Caribbean spiny lobster. Spiny lobster have no claws and very long antennae. They are harvested for the meat in their tails. Most people agree the meat is not as sweet as that of the Maine (cold water) lobster.

6. The Navy base on Isla Mujeres was opened in 1949. Located on the south side of el Centro, it is bordered by which two of the following streets?

Answer: Rueda Medina & Benito Juarez

The Navy base on Isla Mujeres is the largest on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.
Mexico Navy Day is celebrated on June 1.

Answer: Octavio Ocampo

His brother, Eduardo, was an architect, who designed and built the house for him as a studio. The Shell House was featured on an episode of HGTV's Extreme Homes. It is a photo op for tourists driving by and can be rented as Casa Caracol.

Answer: chilaquiles

Chilaquiles are often made by Mexican mothers trying to use up leftovers. Stale tortillas are preferred as fresh or soft tortillas may fall apart when mixed with the other ingredients. Additional ingredients such as eggs, meat or beans may be added to the dish.

Chilaquiles are often touted as a hangover cure!

Answer: 40%

Alas, the young girl married a man her own age and began a family.
Once Mundaca realized he would never have the woman he loved he went slowly insane. He carved himself a gravestone, chiseled a Jolly Roger in the granite slab and then built himself a tomb in the Isla Mujeres cemetery. He left the island in 1880 and died later the same year.
The inscription on his empty grave reads,

Lo que tu eres, yo fui
lo que lo soy, luego seras
-As you are, I was - as I am, you will be

10. Isla Mujeres is a municipality in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. How many municipalities comprise "QRoo"?

Answer: 11

Isla Mujeres is the easternmost municipal seat in Mexico. The municipal seat is located on the island itself, while the municipality is comprised of the island and an area of the mainland.

Source: Author Beachnut1964

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