Well, what can I say that hasn't been said before? The place is like an outdoor shopping mall but with canopies over the main 'street' to keep the direct sun off, but still outdoors. There are some lovely fountains - the kids love trying to run in and out without getting wet, and I love watching them; hubby pushed my wheelie in and left me stranded! All good fun.

Shops range from designer brands like Bulgari through to international brands like Zara and then down to many silver shops and also some tacky souvineer shops including a branch of plazza la fiesta, which is just over one of the many bridges that criss-cross the canals - all acompanied by a ramp (some are a little steep, but all are do-able easier with prams than wheelchairs though but never the less accesable). There are also little boats, that are sort of like gondola's, to take a trip on, we didnt as they didnt appear accesable and didnt manage to see anyone that could tell us, but I think children would enjoy them.

For food/drink options there are numerous local eateries, a mc donalds, hagen dazs, starbucks, planet holywood, and hooter in the fast food ranges, and also good dining, including Jugo de limon and Thai, both are located near to Interactive Aquarium, and wheelchair acces is by being guided through the aquarium over the bridge and into the restaurant. There are 2 steps, but the staff will help to lift the chair up/down and more than helpful.
There is a nice view of the dolphin pens from either. There is an accesable toilet at the interactive aquarium too. Whilest on the subject, there are other loo's one just outside aquarium on opposite side of path and one just under the escalators, I am sure there was another but didnt visit and cant remember where it was located.

Just one word of caution , there are several timeshare type people offering free or discounted trips and tours or vouchers off things at the mall; they dont always say that it is a time share or a sales pitch until they have been chatting for a while, so just be aware and a friendly not interested is enough, if you are though - a good way to get some discount trips. Dont let this put you off and its a good practice if you want to visit coral negro market or market 24.

Go, have a wander and enjoy.

I am from Belize so Mexico is right across the border. I have been going to Cancun for easter and sometimes in the summer every year since i was one year old. I've seen many changes in Cancun over the years all of them really for the better, but La Isla takes the title. I think by far it's the most brilliant thing that anyone could have thought of to put in Cancun. From traditional to international restaurants, high end to cheaper stores, and a scenery to die for; it is one of the most amazing places in Cancun. i think everyone going to Cancun should visit...trust me you will not regret it!!!!

Cancun is a great place even without La Isla but with it the magic of Cancun puts it above and beyond expectations. La Isla has wonderful shops, restaurants, and if you like to roam about and window shop over canals and on the edge of a beautiful lagoon, then you may just think you died and went to heaven.

The aquarium is a must see for families. The dolphin show is fantastic. Prices are not as reasonable as the market places about town but it is cheaper than Palm Desert. Check it out. You will love it

Plaza La Isla is a large modern shopping village with everything from souvenirs, restaurants, aquarium, jewelry, clothing, cosmetics, etc. It's location is in the middle of the hotel zone and is hard to miss. For 65 cents, the bus stops right in front of the mall. The public restrooms on the second floor by the escalators are actually very well kept and clean for such a large mall. The prices and selection of souvenirs are comparable to the prices in Market 28. Highly recommend going to Plaza La Isla rather than Market 28.